Wilber vs Willy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilber

Boy #4,254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, brilliant"

Origin: Germanic

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English German Dutch American

37 High Risk

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Wilber Rank #4,254

Willy Rank #4,354

Wilber is more popular, ranked #4254 vs #4354 for Willy.

Is Wilber or Willy more popular?

Wilber is more popular, ranked #4254 compared to Willy at #4354 in the United States.

What do Wilber and Willy mean?

Wilber means "resolute, brilliant" (Germanic origin). Willy means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Wilber and Willy boy or girl names?

Wilber is primarily a boy name. Willy is primarily a boy name.