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Updated May 24, 2023

Boy name origins & meanings

German; wild, untamed

How Popular Is The Name Wylder

Family name origins & meanings

Wydler is a variation of the name Wilder, a German name meaning "untamed." Wilder has grown in popularity as a first name for boys after being widely known as a surname. Popular figures with this last name include actor Gene Wilder and author Laura Ingalls Wilder.

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