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    Wilbur

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Wilbur

    Wilbur

    Boy
    german
    2 syllables

    Wilbur is a german boy's name meaning "Resolute or brilliant; from the strong fortress willful, bright".

    With german roots, Wilbur is a boy name that means "Resolute or brilliant; from the strong fortress willful, bright". It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    german
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Resolute or brilliant; from the strong fortress willful, bright

    Popularity

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

    Quick answers about Wilbur

    Very rare in US records

    What does Wilbur mean?

    Wilbur is a boy name of german origin meaning "Resolute or brilliant; from the strong fortress willful, bright".

    Is Wilbur a rare name?

    Yes. Wilbur 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 Wilbur

    EmmaAmeliaAdelineLenaHeidiHanna

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    Names with a similar meaning to Wilbur

    Wilbur means "Resolute or brilliant; from the strong fortress willful, bright" — these names share that spirit.

    • Liam — "Strong-willed warrior and protector" (irish)
    • Ethan — "Strong, firm, enduring" (hebrew)
    • William — "Resolute protector" (german)
    • Eleanor — "Bright, shining light" (greek)
    • Ellie — "Bright shining light" (english)

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