Baby Names That Mean Wise
Looking for baby names that mean Wise? Our library lists 147 names whose meaning carries the sense of “wise.” They break down as 102 boy names and 45 girl names. The most common cultural roots are English, Irish, Spanish, and Hebrew. Names on this list include Abd Al Hakim, Abdul-Hakim, Agastya, Ahura Mazda, and Ailfrid.
Every entry below shows the name’s meaning, gender, and cultural origin, and links to a full profile with pronunciation, popularity, and variants. Tap the heart to save a favorite.
Wisdom may be the most flattering thing a name can wish on a child. The Greek sophia, “wisdom,” gives us Sophia and the modern virtue name Sage; the Old English Alfred joins words for elf and counsel into “wise counsellor”; and Germanic and Hebrew traditions alike honored the sage and the prudent advisor in their names.
Wise names feel thoughtful and assured, with a calm gravity that ages well. They suit parents who want a name to suggest depth and good judgment without sounding heavy. Sort the selection below by tradition and gender to choose between a familiar classic like Sophia and a rarer name whose meaning still points to a clear, discerning mind.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abd Al Hakim | Servant Of The Wise | Male | Arabic | |
| Abdul-Hakim | Servant Of The Wise One | Male | Arabic | |
| Agastya | Name Of A Wise Man | Male | Indian | |
| Ahura Mazda | Wise Lord AMIR | Male | Persian | |
| Ailfrid | Wise | Male | Irish | |
| Akeila | From The Arabic Name Akilah Meaning Wise: Bright: Smart. | Female | Russian | |
| Akilah | Wise; One Who Reasons | Female | Arabic | |
| Ald | Old Or Wise | Male | German | |
| Aldene | Wise. Elder. Variant Of Aldo. | Female | Spanish | |
| Aldnd | Wise Or Red Haired Man | Male | English | |
| Aldona | Wise. Elder. Variant Of Aldo. | Female | Spanish | |
| Aldric | Wise Ruler | Male | English | |
| Aldrich | Old Or Wise Ruler | Male | French | |
| Aldrick | Old Or Wise Ruler | Male | French | |
| Aldrin | Old And Wise Ruler. | Male | English | |
| Aldwin | Wise Friend | Male | English | |
| Aldwine | Wise Friend | Male | English | |
| Aldwyn | Wise Friend | Male | English | |
| Alim | Wise Or Learned | Male | Arabic | |
| Alima | "Cultured; Wise; Knows Dance And Music." Variant Alimah Exists. | Female | Arabic | |
| Allred | Wise Or Red Haired Man | Male | English | |
| Altman | Wise Man | Male | German | |
| Altmann | Wise Man | Male | German | |
| Alverna | Feminine Of Alvin Meaning Wise Friend. | Female | Hebrew | |
| Alvin | Wise Friend. | Male | English | |
| Alvina | Feminine Of Alvin Meaning Wise Friend. | Female | Hebrew | |
| Alvyn | Wise Friend. | Male | English | |
| Alwin | Wise Friend. | Male | English | |
| Alwyn | Wise Friend. | Male | English | |
| Atman | Wise Man | Male | German | |
| Audric | Old Or Wise Ruler | Male | French | |
| Averey | "Strong, Wise, Desired One." | Male | African | |
| Balthazar | One Of The Three Wise Men. A Bottle Of Wine That Has The Equivalant Of 12 Bottles Total. | Male | English | |
| Beathas | Wise | Female | Scottish | |
| Chakierra | Wise | Female | English | |
| Conaire | Wise Or Red | Male | Irish | |
| Conan | Wise | Male | Celtic | |
| Conant | Wise | Male | Celtic | |
| Conchobhar | Strong Willed Or Wise | Male | Irish | |
| Condan | Dark Haired Wise Man | Male | Celtic | |
| Condon | Dark Haired Wise Man | Male | Celtic | |
| Conleth | Ardent Or Wise | Male | Irish | |
| Conley | Ardent Or Wise | Male | Irish | |
| Connacht | Brave Or Wise | Male | Irish | |
| Connie | Strong Willed Or Wise | Male | Irish | |
| Connlaio | Ardent Or Wise | Male | Irish | |
| Connolly | Brave Or Wise | Male | Irish | |
| Connor | Strong Willed Or Wise Hound-Lover. | Male | Irish | |
| Conny | Strong Willed Or Wise | Male | Irish | |
| Conor | Strong Willed Or Wise | Male | Irish |