Wilbur vs Dewayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilbur

Boy #2,964 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fortress, determined will"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #3,141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English African-American American

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Wilbur Rank #2,964

Dewayne Rank #3,141

Wilbur is more popular, ranked #2964 vs #3141 for Dewayne.

Is Wilbur or Dewayne more popular?

Wilbur is more popular, ranked #2964 compared to Dewayne at #3141 in the United States.

What do Wilbur and Dewayne mean?

Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin). Dewayne means "dark, swarthy (from Irish Dubhán)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Wilbur and Dewayne boy or girl names?

Wilbur is primarily a boy name. Dewayne is primarily a boy name.