Wilbur name meaning
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What does Wilbur mean?
Lofty and Ever lasting unisex name Wilbur means "Will, Desire, Fortress, Brilliant, Resolute or Castle" which is used notably in English has its origin in Germanic and Old High German languages. Wilbur is form of prominent and all time favorite Wilbert.
Wilbert is variant form of unfading and eminent Wilbur. Wilbert is form of Willibert in German language. Wilbert's meaning is Bright and Desire has its origin in Old High German and Germanic.
How do I pronounce Wilbur?
The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Wilbur is wi(l)-bur.
Variants of Wilbur
Wilbart, Wilbert, Willibert, Wilbarn, Wilber
Names that rhyme with WilburHow popular is the name Wilbur?
Wilbur was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 56958 babies have been given the name. At its zenith in 1913, 1800 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 91st position.
But after 171 years, the name has lost its appeal a bit and is now ranking low. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 100 baby names 10 times In England and Wales, Wilbur is a familiar name where it has been in use since 2003 and has secured the place in top 600 names.
Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 522 on boy names chart when 75 babies were named Wilbur. Over 497 people have been named Wilbur in England and Wales.
Wilbur is a common name in Philippines while somewhat familiar name in Canada, South Africa, Namibia and India. As per our research, over 50000 babies have been bestowed Wilbur around the globe.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 3867 | 27 | ||
| 2017 | 3864 | 27 | ||
| 2016 | 4173 | 24 | ||
| 2015 | 3579 | 30 | ||
| 2014 | 4250 | 23 | ||
Facts
Numerological analysis of Wilbur
You are reliable, trustworthy, and like to do more than you can. You are known by your elegant style because you spend a lot of time on buying clothes and keep up with fashion. If this is you then you are probably familiar with your habit of falling for the wrong person because you fall in love so quickly. Give yourself some personal space to think. You attract wealth and successful people with your charisma.
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- Joia - Meaning of Joia is Name of a Deity, Happiness or Merry has its origin in German and English is a baby girl name is mostly used in English
- Jencarlos - New-fangled and Dominant Jencarlos principally is used in English, meaning of Jencarlos is "Juan Carlos" is bestowed upon baby boys
- Stratford - Uncommon boy name Stratford has origin in English majorly used in English language, meaning of Stratford is "From the Street River-crossing, Bridge Over the River or From the River Ford on the Street"
Famous people named Wilbur
- Wilbur Schwandt, musician best
- Wilbur R. Franks, Canadian scientist
- Wilbur Zelinsky, American cultural geographer
- Wilbur Schwartz, American clarinetist, alto saxophonist
- Wilbur Downs, naturalist
- Wilbur Wong Yan Choy, retired Bishop of the United Methodist Church
- Wilbur Underwood, American poet of the late 19th and early twentieth century
- Wilbur Davenport, Wilbur B. Davenport Jr
- Wilbur D'Alene, American racecar driver
- Wilbur Kitchener Jordan, American historian
- Wilbur Crane Eveland, World War II veteran, a CIA station chief
- Wilbur Daniel Steele, U.S. author and playwright
- Wilbur Huckle, former baseball prospect for the New York Mets,
- Wilbur Glenn Voliva, evangelist and a prominent proponent of Flat Earth theories
- Wilbur Norman Christiansen, at the Potts Hill Radiophysics field station
- Wilbur Marshall Urban, American philosopher of language
- Wilbur P. Thirkield, Methodist bishop and educator born in Franklin
- Wilbur Cortez Abbott, American historian and educator, born at Kokomo
- Wilbur Olin Atwater, American chemist
- Wilbur Sweatman, African-American ragtime and dixieland jazz composer
- Wilbur Smith, Zambian novelist specialising in historical fiction about the international involvement
- Wilbur Scoville, American pharmacist best
- Wilbur Lucius Cross, American literary critic
- Wilbur Mills, American Democratic politician
- Wilbur de Paris, trombone player and band leader
- Wilbur Shaw, American racing driver
- Wilbur Dartnell, Australian-born soldier
- Wilbur Bestwick, first Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
- Wilbur Hatch, American music composer
- Wilbur Wood, Wilbur Forrester Wood, Jr
- Wilbur Jackett, Canadian scholar, public servant, jurist
- Wilbur Cooper, American left-handed starting pitcher
- Wilbur J. Cohen, American social scientist and civil servant
- Wilbur L. Creech, commanded the United States Air Force Tactical Air Command
- Wilbur L. Adams, American lawyer and politician
- Wilbur Ross, Wilbur Louis Ross Jr
- Wilbur Fisk Tillett, American Methodist clergyman and educator
- Wilbur Ware, American jazz double-bassist
- Wilbur Wilde, Australian saxophonist
- Wilbur Johns, American men's college basketball coach and athletics administrator
- Wilbur Schramm, scholar and "authority on mass communications"
- Wilbur F. Sanders, United States Senator from Montana
- Wilbur Cush, Northern Irish football striker
- Wilbur Clark, American casino owner and land developer
- Wilbur J. Peterkin, Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army during the Second World War
- Wilbur Bascomb, Wilbur Lawton Bascomb Jr
- Wilbur Slabber, Namibian cricketer
- Wilbur Little, African-American jazz bassist
- Wilbur Good, outfielder for the New York Highlanders, Cleveland Naps
- Wilbur Thompson, American shot putter
- Wilbur Jackson, former American football running back for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League
- Wilbur Young, Wilbur Eugene Young, Jr
Lists having Wilbur
- Boys names beginning with W
- Girls names beginning with W
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- German Baby Names
- Boy names that starts with Wil
- Popular Boy Names in United States (1921)
- Baby Names that mean Desire
- Baby Names that mean Fortress
- Baby Names that mean Dearly
- Baby Names that mean Loved
- Baby Names that mean Resolute
- Baby Names that mean Brilliant
- Baby Names that mean Wild
- Baby Names that mean Boar
- Baby Names that mean Castle
