Wilder \wi(l)-der\ as a boy's name is of German origin, and the meaning of Wilder is "hunter". Occupational name for someone who traps or kills wild animals. Playwrights Thornton Wilder, Oscar Wilde.

Wilder has 2 variant forms: Wild and Wilde.

Baby names that sound like Wilder are Walder, Elder, Fielder and Walter.