Wilbur vs Tye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilbur

Boy #2,964 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fortress, determined will"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,857 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enclosed pasture by a river"

Origin: Old English

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Wilbur Rank #2,964

Tye Rank #2,857

Tye is more popular, ranked #2857 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Is Wilbur or Tye more popular?

Tye is more popular, ranked #2857 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Wilbur and Tye mean?

Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin). Tye means "enclosed pasture by a river" (Old English origin).

Are Wilbur and Tye boy or girl names?

Wilbur is primarily a boy name. Tye is primarily a boy name.