Wilbur vs Wrigley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Wilbur Rank #2,964
Wrigley Rank #2,958

Wrigley is more popular, ranked #2958 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Wilbur ___

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

Wrigley ___

  • Wrigley James
  • Wrigley Cole
  • Wrigley Lee
  • Wrigley Dean
  • Wrigley Blake
  • Wrigley Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Wilbur

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If you choose Wrigley

Fenway Camden Scout Hudson Marlowe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilbur or Wrigley more popular?

Wrigley is more popular, ranked #2958 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Wilbur and Wrigley mean?

Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin). Wrigley means "meadow by the stream" (Old English origin).

Are Wilbur and Wrigley boy or girl names?

Wilbur is primarily a boy name. Wrigley is primarily a boy name.

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