Wilbur vs Tom

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 #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

English American European

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Wilbur Rank #2,964

Tom Rank #2,829

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Is Wilbur or Tom more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Wilbur and Tom mean?

Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Wilbur and Tom boy or girl names?

Wilbur is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.