Ike vs Wilbur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilbur

Boy #2,964 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fortress, determined will"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,964
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil, Bur

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ike Rank #2,970
Wilbur Rank #2,964

Wilbur is more popular, ranked #2964 vs #2970 for Ike.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ike ___

  • Ike Thomas
  • Ike Robert
  • Ike Edward
  • Ike James
  • Ike William
  • Ike Alan

Wilbur ___

  • Wilbur James
  • Wilbur Henry
  • Wilbur Lee
  • Wilbur Scott
  • Wilbur August
  • Wilbur Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ike

Jake Luke Nate Mae Ruth

If you choose Wilbur

Harriet Maude Otto Mabel Cecil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ike or Wilbur more popular?

Wilbur is more popular, ranked #2964 compared to Ike at #2970 in the United States.

What do Ike and Wilbur mean?

Ike means "short form of Isaac" (Hebrew origin). Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin).

Are Ike and Wilbur boy or girl names?

Ike is primarily a boy name. Wilbur is primarily a boy name.

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