Wilmer
Wilmer: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Wilmer
Root meaning: “mind, will, determination, purpose, desire, wish”
- A male given name.
Etymology
From Old English willa (“mind, will, determination, purpose, desire, wish”) + mǣre (“famous”), from Proto-Germanic *Wiljamērijaz, from *wiljô + *mērijaz.
How popular is Wilmer?
Since 1880, 743 girls and 15,979 boys in the U.S. have been named Wilmer (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1347 in 1919. Its highest rank for boys was #256 in 1915. In 2025, 94 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Wilmer FAQ
What does the name Wilmer mean?
Wilmer traces back to a root meaning "mind, will, determination, purpose, desire, wish". A male given name. From Old English willa (“mind, will, determination, purpose, desire, wish”) + mǣre (“famous”), from Proto-Germanic *Wiljamērijaz, from *wiljô + *mērijaz.
What is the origin of the name Wilmer?
Wilmer is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Wilmer?
Since 1880, 743 girls and 15,979 boys in the U.S. have been named Wilmer (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1347 in 1919. Its highest rank for boys was #256 in 1915. In 2025, 94 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Wilmer a boy or girl name?
Wilmer is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 743 girls and 15,979 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.