Wilbur vs Wilmer

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 #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Swedish Norwegian German American

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Wilbur Rank #2,964

Wilmer Rank #1,848

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Is Wilbur or Wilmer more popular?

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Wilbur and Wilmer mean?

Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin). Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin).

Are Wilbur and Wilmer boy or girl names?

Wilbur is primarily a boy name. Wilmer is primarily a boy name.