What origin is the name Wilf?

Wilf comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Wilf a popular name?

Wilf is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Wilf does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Wilf?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Wilf — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Wilf

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Wilf

Wilf

Boy

english

1 syllable

Wilf is an english boy's name meaning "An English name functioning as a diminutive of Wilfred. It combines the elements for will and peace, signifying a peaceful and resolute person.".

Wilf is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name functioning as a diminutive of Wilfred. It combines the elements for will and peace, signifying a peaceful and resolute person.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name functioning as a diminutive of Wilfred. It combines the elements for will and peace, signifying a peaceful and resolute person.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Wilf

Very rare in US records

What does Wilf mean?

Wilf is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name functioning as a diminutive of Wilfred. It combines the elements for will and peace, signifying a peaceful and resolute person.".

Is Wilf a rare name?

Yes. Wilf does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Wilf

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Wilf means "An English name functioning as a diminutive of Wilfred. It combines the elements for will and peace, signifying a peaceful and resolute person." — these names share that spirit.