Wisdom
English (Rare) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Wisdom
The given name 'Wisdom' directly derives from the Old English word *wīsdōm*, meaning "knowledge, learning, or good judgment," and is a calque of the Greek *Sophia*.
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Etymology
The given name 'Wisdom' directly derives from the Old English word *wīsdōm*, meaning "knowledge, learning, or good judgment," and is a calque of the Greek *Sophia*. It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian contexts, notably among Puritans and later African American communities, as a virtue name referencing the biblical concept of divine wisdom (e.g., Proverbs 4:7).
Wisdom currently ranks #1,251 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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