Wilbur vs Pete

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 #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Wilbur Rank #2,964

Pete Rank #3,090

Wilbur is more popular, ranked #2964 vs #3090 for Pete.

Is Wilbur or Pete more popular?

Wilbur is more popular, ranked #2964 compared to Pete at #3090 in the United States.

What do Wilbur and Pete mean?

Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin). Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Wilbur and Pete boy or girl names?

Wilbur is primarily a boy name. Pete is primarily a boy name.