Tom vs Wilbur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,829
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tommy

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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

Tom Rank #2,829
Wilbur Rank #2,964

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Tom ___

  • Tom James
  • Tom William
  • Tom Edward
  • Tom Henry
  • Tom Alexander
  • Tom Michael

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 Tom

Jack Harry Charlie George Lily

If you choose Wilbur

Harriet Maude Otto Mabel Cecil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tom or Wilbur more popular?

Tom is more popular, ranked #2829 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Tom and Wilbur mean?

Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin).

Are Tom and Wilbur boy or girl names?

Tom is primarily a boy name. Wilbur is primarily a boy name.

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