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    The first name Wilf

    A boy’s name.

    1 syllable Male

    Meaning and origin

    Shortening.

    Wilf is a short form of

    .

    From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

    Popularity

    Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

    In 2025, 39 boys were named Wilf, making it the 822nd most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2018, with 59 births (#610).

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    768
    babies named Wilf, 1996–2025
    #822
    rank in 2025
    2018
    peak year

    Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Wilf with other names.

    Famous people named Wilf

    2 on Wikidata, most written-about first

    • Wilf Mannion
      English footballer (1918-2000)
    • Wilf McGuinness
      English football player and manager (born 1937)

    Questions

    What does the name Wilf mean?
    Shortening.
    How popular is the name Wilf?
    In 2025, 39 boys born in England and Wales were named Wilf, ranking 822nd. Its peak was 2018, with 59 births.