Wilber vs Wilhelm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilber

Boy #4,254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, brilliant"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #4,266 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German

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Wilber Rank #4,254

Wilhelm Rank #4,266

Wilber is more popular, ranked #4254 vs #4266 for Wilhelm.

Is Wilber or Wilhelm more popular?

Wilber is more popular, ranked #4254 compared to Wilhelm at #4266 in the United States.

What do Wilber and Wilhelm mean?

Wilber means "resolute, brilliant" (Germanic origin). Wilhelm means "resolute protector" (Old High German origin).

Are Wilber and Wilhelm boy or girl names?

Wilber is primarily a boy name. Wilhelm is primarily a boy name.