Wizdom
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Wizdom
Wizdom is a modern English spelling variant of "Wisdom," derived from Old English "wisdōm," combining "wis" (wise) and "-dōm" (state or condition), meaning the quality of having knowledge and good judgment.
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Etymology
Wizdom is a modern English spelling variant of "Wisdom," derived from Old English "wisdōm," combining "wis" (wise) and "-dōm" (state or condition), meaning the quality of having knowledge and good judgment. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in African American communities from the late 20th century onward as part of a tradition of virtue names and creative name spellings.
Wizdom currently ranks #4,696 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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