Wilbur vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilbur

Boy #2,964 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fortress, determined will"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Wilbur Rank #2,964

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Is Wilbur or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Wilbur and Richard mean?

Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Wilbur and Richard boy or girl names?

Wilbur is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.