Wilfred is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2694 in 2004 with 40 recorded births. This places Wilfred in the top 20% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 60 births ranking #1718. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 49,620 boys born was named Wilfred. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Wilfred is a vintage Old English name meaning desires peace. It feels gentle, thoughtful, and slightly scholarly.
The name has saintly and historical roots in England and now reads as one of the more charming antique revivals. Its calm meaning gives it an appealing softness beneath the formal shape.