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14 Boy Names That Mean Wisdom
Every boy name below carries the meaning of wisdom — unisex names are included. For the full list across all genders, see names that mean wisdom.
- Akili UnisexSwahili“intellect, wisdom”
- Alfred MasculineOld English“elf counsel”
- Ananda MasculineSanskrit“bliss”
- Cato MasculineLatin“wise, shrewd”
- Ethan MasculineHebrew“firm, enduring”
- Hakim MasculineArabic“wise”
- Hugo MasculineGermanic“mind, intellect, spirit”
- Ignatius MasculineLatin“associated with fire”
- Meir MasculineHebrew“one who gives light”
- Quinn UnisexIrish“descendant of Conn, a name meaning chief or intellect”
- Ralph MasculineOld Norse“wolf counsel”
- Reginald MasculineGermanic“ruling with counsel”
- Sage UnisexEnglish“wise one; the herb”
- Solomon MasculineHebrew“peace”
Questions
Popular choices include Akili (Swahili), Alfred (Old English), Ananda (Sanskrit), Cato (Latin), Ethan (Hebrew), Hakim (Arabic). In total, this list covers 14 boy names that mean wisdom.
A less common choice is Akili, a Swahili name meaning "intellect, wisdom".
NameLore lists 14 boy names meaning wisdom, including unisex names used for boys.