Wayne vs Wilbur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wayne

Boy #687 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wagon maker, cart driver"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#687
Total SSA Count
394
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Way, Waie, Waykins

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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

Wayne Rank #687
Wilbur Rank #2,964

Wayne is more popular, ranked #687 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Wayne ___

  • Wayne Michael
  • Wayne Thomas
  • Wayne Allen
  • Wayne Joseph
  • Wayne Anthony
  • Wayne Robert

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 Wayne

Scott Craig Brian Donna Kevin

If you choose Wilbur

Harriet Maude Otto Mabel Cecil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wayne or Wilbur more popular?

Wayne is more popular, ranked #687 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Wayne and Wilbur mean?

Wayne means "wagon maker, cart driver" (Old English origin). Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin).

Are Wayne and Wilbur boy or girl names?

Wayne is primarily a boy name. Wilbur is primarily a boy name.

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