Mia vs Wilbur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mia Rank #5
Wilbur Rank #2,964

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Wilbur ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Wilbur

Harriet Maude Otto Mabel Cecil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Wilbur more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Mia and Wilbur mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin).

Are Mia and Wilbur boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Wilbur is primarily a boy name.

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