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Wilbur

male

Meaning

"Resolute Bright"

From Germanic elements meaning resolute and bright, used in English with notable late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century prominence.

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Popularity History of Wilbur

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2986Ranked in 2024

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#2986

Wilbur was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+567

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Wilbur

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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