Wilbur vs Rick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilbur

Boy #2,964 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fortress, determined will"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Wilbur Rank #2,964

Rick Rank #2,948

Rick is more popular, ranked #2948 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Is Wilbur or Rick more popular?

Rick is more popular, ranked #2948 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Wilbur and Rick mean?

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

Are Wilbur and Rick boy or girl names?

Wilbur is primarily a boy name. Rick is primarily a boy name.