Thompson vs Wilbur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thompson

Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,935
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tom, Tommy, Thomp

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Thompson Rank #2,935
Wilbur Rank #2,964

Thompson is more popular, ranked #2935 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Thompson ___

  • Thompson James
  • Thompson Reid
  • Thompson Cole
  • Thompson Grant
  • Thompson Blake
  • Thompson Lee

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 Thompson

Harrison Fletcher Maren Sutton Sloane

If you choose Wilbur

Harriet Maude Otto Mabel Cecil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thompson or Wilbur more popular?

Thompson is more popular, ranked #2935 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Thompson and Wilbur mean?

Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin). Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin).

Are Thompson and Wilbur boy or girl names?

Thompson is primarily a boy name. Wilbur is primarily a boy name.

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