536 Baby Names Meaning 'Wise'

Timeless names that inspire intelligence and insight.

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When parents pick names for their children, they often look for options that are associated with positive traits. Baby names that mean ‘wise’ are loved by parents as wisdom is a highly valued quality across cultures. Wisdom represents knowledge and the ability to make informed decisions. Parents hope that having a wisdom-themed name might inspire the child to be a thoughtful and understanding individual. There are several popular names related to wisdom, including the graceful English name Saige, which means ‘a wise person’ and symbolizes intelligence and clarity of thought. Another interesting name is Ramona, which has its roots in multiple languages and various meanings. Its Old German roots give it the meaning ‘wise protector,’ signifying a blend of wisdom and protectiveness. While the origin of Kiah may be unknown, it is a popular name among Muslim families and means ‘the little wise one.’ Meanwhile, Rayan is a unique unisex name that means ‘wise’ in Persian. It is a versatile name that is popular in several Islamic countries. For boys, Alfredo can be a cool choice for a name. It means ‘wise counselor’ in English, referring to someone who possesses great intelligence. The German masculine name Aldo, meaning ‘old wise,’ signifies the wisdom earned through experience and age. These were just a few of the many wisdom-related names. If you would like to explore more such names, then check out our exhaustive list of names that mean ‘wise’ below.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Sophie	Girl	She who is wise
Athena	Girl	Of Athens; Wise; Goddess of war and wisdom
Brayden	Boy	Broad valley; Wise; Brave; Descendant of Bradán; Salmon
Sage	Unisex	Type of herb; Wise person
Aitana	Girl	A mountain range in Valencia; Spain; Dawning moon; Wise moon
Saige	Girl	A wise person; A type of spice
Rayan	Boy	Wise; Smart; Thinker; Watered; Luxuriant; Little king; Gate to Heaven
Reina	Girl	Queen; Clean; Pure; Wise
Jayda	Girl	Precious stone Jade; Stone of the flank; He knows; Wise; Gift
Rayden	Boy	Ray of light; Advice; Counselor; Wise protector; Little fire; Thunder

Alfredo	Boy	Elf counsel; Sage; Wise
Ramona	Girl	Wise protector; Advice; Counsel
Ray	Boy	Wise; Counsel; Decision; Beam of light
Aldo	Boy	Noble; Old; Wise
Raylee	Girl	Ray of light; Advice; Counselor; Wise protector
Dana	Girl	God is my judge; God given; Wise; Pearl; Brave; Wise; Arbiter; Valley of meadow
Hakeem	Boy	Wise; Ruler
Rishi	Boy	Sage; Poet; To see; Saint; Priest; Wise; Pious; Ascetic
Kenya	Girl	Mountain of white; The one having stripes; Animal horn; Wise; Intelligent
Akeem	Boy	Wise

Elvis	Boy	All-wise; Sage; Friend; Wine; Elf
Reynaldo	Boy	Ruler with wise counsel; Wise counselor
Channing	Boy	Member of the Church; Young wolf; Wise
Elvin	Boy	Noble; Wise; Elf; Friend
Rayla	Girl	Beam of light; Terabinth tree; Beam of light; Goddess; Wise protector
Fredy	Boy	Wise counsel; Peaceful ruler
Reggie	Boy	Powerful advisor; Wise ruler
Rafe	Boy	Council of the wolf; Wise wolf; God heals
Usman	Boy	Baby bustard; Wise; Most powerful
Prudence	Girl	Wise; Skilled; Good judgement; Prudent

Luqman	Boy	Wise
Kiah	Girl	God gives strength; A new beginning; Little wise one; Dawn; Fom the beautiful place
Sagan	Boy	Wise; Victorious; Kettle
Eldana	Unisex	Country; Society; Wise
Kavi	Boy	Wise man; Sage; Poet
Cato	Boy	Wise
Favian	Boy	A very brave man; Wise; Understanding
Kato	Boy	Who knows it all; Second of twins; Wise; Increasing wisteria; East of the river
Raymon	Boy	Wise protector
Akil	Boy	Complete; Intelligent; Wise

Ousmane	Unisex	Baby bustard; Wise; Dragon cub; Powerful
Bralynn	Girl	A glorious and wise person; Descendant of Bradan; Salmon
Rayanna	Girl	Wise and graceful; Gracious beam of light; Little king; Wise; Smart
Alwyn	Boy	Wise friend; Elf friend; River Alwen
Hakim	Boy	Wise; Prudent; Judicious; Ruler
Aaryav	Boy	Noble person; Wise
Athanasios	Boy	Wise; Goddess of wisdom and war
Ahri	Unisex	Luxurious; Wise; Holy
Abrar	Boy	Virtuous; Wise; Smart; Intelligent
Samwise	Boy	Half-wise; Simple; God has heard

Kaynan	Unisex	Strong; Wise; Leader
Akilah	Girl	Wise; Intelligent
Nakayla	Unisex	Victorious; Wise; Respected
Rayce	Boy	Ray of light; Advice; Counselor; Wise protector
Raylene	Girl	Ewe; Wise; Counsel
Akeelah	Boy	Intelligent; Wise
Rea	Girl	Flowing; Ground; Beautiful; Wise; Sound of jewels; Bow; Jasmine
Kenza	Girl	Treasure; Intelligent; Wise
Ubaldo	Boy	Bold; Wise; Spirit; Thought
Kendry	Boy	A man who is wise

Arish	Unisex	Structure that takes much effort to build; Wise; Intelligent
Aryav	Boy	Honest; Honorable; Virtuous; Noble; Wise; Knowledgeable
Eldin	Boy	Wise guardian; Faith; Religion
Kaysan	Boy	One who is very wise; Smart; Clever
Redmond	Boy	Wise protector; Counselor; Mighty advisor
Shakeem	Girl	Wise; Intelligent
Rayelle	Girl	Small; Little; Humble; Ray of light; Wise
Alima	Girl	Learned; Wise; Cultured; Intelligent; Educated; Intellectual
Akeel	Boy	Wise; Intelligent
Aldric	Boy	Old and wise ruler

Whitt	Unisex	Wise man
Fahim	Boy	Scholar; Intelligent; Wise; Learned
Izyan	Unisex	Wise
Menelik	Boy	Son of the wise man
Sarim	Boy	Sharp sword; Brave; To cut; Courageous; He who is wise
Alvis	Boy	Wise
Raygan	Girl	Queen; Ruler; Wise
Rayder	Boy	Advice; Counselor; Wise protector
Arkin	Boy	An old and wise man; Venerated; Brilliant
Akila	Girl	Intelligent; Wise; Logical; Eagle; Whole; Complete

Gautham	Boy	Enlightened; Wise; The best of cattle
Kaisan	Boy	Wise; Mountain opener
Ousman	Boy	Baby bustard; Wise; Dragon cub
Akiel	Boy	Army guard; Protecting army; Defending warrior; Wise; Intelligent
Raynor	Boy	Wise warrior; Mighty army; Army counselor
Savio	Boy	Wise; Learned; Savior; To save; One who saves
Aldrin	Boy	Old and wise ruler
Arif	Boy	Expert; Knowing; Knowledgeable; Learned; Wise; Intelligent; Kind; Good; Smart
Raye	Girl	Ray of light; Advice; Counselor; Wise protector; Ewe; Beautiful
Jabin	Boy	The wise one; Discerner; Perceptive

Shanan	Girl	Ancient; Wise; Old and wise river
Reynold	Boy	Wise ruler; Powerful counsel
Sayge	Unisex	A type of spice; A wise person
Saagar	Boy	An English surname; Wise
Vidhur	Unisex	Skillful; Wise
Vidur	Unisex	Wise; Expert
Zekai	Unisex	Intelligent; Wise
Aldrick	Boy	Old or wise ruler
Raemond	Boy	A wise protector
Bani	Girl	Goddess Saraswati; Eloquence; Wise speech; Hero

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From the elegant Kiah to the classy Aldo, a wide variety of baby names mean ‘wise.’ Parents love these names because they are linked to admirable qualities like intelligence and good judgment. By choosing wisdom-themed names, parents hope to inspire their children to make thoughtful decisions and approach life with insight. These names not only carry beautiful meanings but also serve as a reminder of the values parents wish to instill in their little ones. Wisdom is a quality that cannot lose its relevance at any time, adding to the timelessness of these beautiful names.

Infographic: Trendy Baby Names Meaning 'Wise'

Baby names have come a long way across centuries. They are not just limited to the conventional classics, natural elements, religious motifs, or human values — they can be inspired by popular culture, literature, famous personalities, and even aesthetic subcultures. To determine what kind of names you like best, dive into our infographic containing Baby Names Meaning 'Wise'.

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