42%RatingSave Gender Feminine & Masculine Usage English (Rare) Pronounced Pron. WIZ-dəm [key·IPA] Meaning & History Simply from the English word, a derivative of Old English wis "wise". Rate·DetailsPeople think this name is mature upper class wholesome refined strange simple nerdy Categories books of the Bible, rare English, unisex, virtues, wisdom, word names Entry updated October 11, 2012 ·