Wilber vs Wright

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilber

Boy #4,254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, brilliant"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Boy #4,274 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"craftsman, skilled maker"

Origin: Old English wyrhta

American English Scottish

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Wilber Rank #4,254

Wright Rank #4,274

Wilber is more popular, ranked #4254 vs #4274 for Wright.

Is Wilber or Wright more popular?

Wilber is more popular, ranked #4254 compared to Wright at #4274 in the United States.

What do Wilber and Wright mean?

Wilber means "resolute, brilliant" (Germanic origin). Wright means "craftsman, skilled maker" (Old English wyrhta origin).

Are Wilber and Wright boy or girl names?

Wilber is primarily a boy name. Wright is primarily a boy name.