Alfred
Boy name · Old english · pronounced AL-fred
Verified name
What does Alfred mean?
Elf counsel, wise counselor
Origin and language
Old english
Language family: Old English|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 655 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 76 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Alf, Al
Variant: Alfred, Alfrid
Related: Alfie
Using Alfred across cultures
A sage English king name returning to fashion.
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