Wilkes - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Wilkes \

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1687 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy name Wilkes. Compare Wilkes with its variant forms and related boy names.