Wilbur
Meaning
"resolute fortress, determined will"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,964
- Total SSA Count
- 42
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Will, Wil, Bur
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"resolute fortress, determined will"
Origin: Old English
"meadow by the stream"
Origin: Old English
Wrigley is more popular, ranked #2958 vs #2964 for Wilbur.
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Wrigley is more popular, ranked #2958 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.
Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin). Wrigley means "meadow by the stream" (Old English origin).
Wilbur is primarily a boy name. Wrigley is primarily a boy name.