Wise
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Ardent Or Wise
- Origin
- Irish
Wise Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 131 baby boys have been named Wise. The name peaked in 2020 with 16 US births that year (rank #5683). In 2024, ranked #7687 nationally — 2,004 places below its 2020 peak.
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Wise
If you like Wise's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
4-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Wise's exact length and starting letter: Wada, Wade, Wadi, Waed, Waer.
Quick Facts About Wise
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Wise against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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