Wilby
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,649
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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"gift of God, blessed"
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"child of love"
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"bright, famous, clear"
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Greek origin
"pure"
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Old English origin
"Tibba settlement; Tibba estate"
#10,716 in US
Old High German origin
"man, warrior"
#10,548 in US
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About the Name Wilby
Wilby is a boy name .
Wilby is currently ranked #10,649 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wilby include Wil, Wiy, Wiie, and Wilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Wilby include Wilbur, Wilber . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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