The baby name Wilt is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /wɪlt/ — "wilt" (rhymes with "guilt").
Wilt is English in Origin.
The baby name Wilt is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /wɪlt/ — "wilt" (rhymes with "guilt").
Wilt is English in Origin.
Wilt is an English masculine given name, most often a clipped form of Wilton or other Wil‑ names such as William and Wilfred. As a short form of Wilton, it traces to Old English elements - likely wilig “willow” + tūn “enclosure, settlement,” yielding “willow town” (also associated with the place-name Wilton in Wiltshire). When taken from William, it reflects the Germanic roots wil “will, desire” + helm “helmet, protection,” giving the sense “resolute protector.” The name is also found as a surname, distinct from the English verb wilt.
Use as an independent given name is rare but familiar in the United States and Britain thanks to basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain (born Wilton), which briefly boosted mid‑20th‑century visibility. Variants and related forms include Wil, Will, Willie/Willy, Wilton, William, and Wilfred; affectionate forms like Wilty occur informally. Feminine counterparts include Willa and Wilma.
Wilt is rarely chosen. We count 23 recorded uses of it across 10 countries.
| Wilt Chamberlain Wilt Chamberlain was a towering figure in basketball, best known for his incredible scoring ability and dominance on the court. He played for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Los Angeles Lakers, and famously scored 100 points in a single NBA game. After his basketball career, he also dabbled in acting and appeared in the film 'Conan the Destroyer'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #920 | 7 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #976 | 6 | 15,656 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
Wilt is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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