Wilbur vs Frederic

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 #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

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Wilbur Rank #2,964

Frederic Rank #2,888

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Is Wilbur or Frederic more popular?

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Wilbur and Frederic mean?

Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Wilbur and Frederic boy or girl names?

Wilbur is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.