What origin is the name Wilber?

Wilber comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Wilber a popular name?

Wilber is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Wilber?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Wilber — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Wilber

Q: Is Wilber a rare name?

Yes. Wilber does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Wilber

Wilber

Boy

english

2 syllables

Wilber is an english boy's name meaning "This English name translates to willful or bright, describing a person with a strong spirit and a radiant presence.".

With english roots, Wilber is a boy name that means "This English name translates to willful or bright, describing a person with a strong spirit and a radiant presence.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name translates to willful or bright, describing a person with a strong spirit and a radiant presence.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Wilber

Very rare in US records

What does Wilber mean?

Wilber is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name translates to willful or bright, describing a person with a strong spirit and a radiant presence.".

Is Wilber a rare name?

Yes. Wilber does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Wilber

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Wilber means "This English name translates to willful or bright, describing a person with a strong spirit and a radiant presence." — these names share that spirit.