Wilbur
Wilbur is of Old German origin, meaning 'resolute' or 'brilliant.' The name combines the elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'beraht' (bright, famous), conveying strength of character and luminosity.
Current Popularity
#4040 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Made famous by the beloved pig in 'Charlotte's Web'
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Has a charming, old-fashioned appeal that's ripe for revival
- •Strong historical associations with innovation and achievement
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Famous People
Wilbur Wright
Aviation pioneer and inventor
Wilbur Smith
Bestselling adventure novelist
Wilbur Ross
Businessman and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Wilbur Scoville
Pharmacist who created the Scoville scale for chili peppers
Statistics
56,906
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
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