Wilkes - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Wilkes \wi(l)-kes\ is of Old English origin. Probably a short form of Wilkins. Presidential assassion John Wilkes Booth.

Wilkes has 3 variant forms: Wilkie, Willkes and Willkie.

For more information, see also the related name William.

Baby names that sound like Wilkes are Alex, Elex, Allex, Aleks, Algis and Feliks.

Wilkes is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Wilkes. Click here to compare Wilkes with related baby names.