Wilber

Pronunciation: [ w-IHLB-er ]

Boy Name #4,254 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4254, Wilber is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Wilber is a boy name, recorded for 25 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-IHLB-er.

Parents who love the name Wilber often also consider Willie, Winifred, Winnie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #4,254
Total SSA Count: 25

Alternative Spellings

Wilbur #2964

Nicknames

Wil Wiy Wilie Wilbie

Also a Girl Name

Wilber is also used as a girl name, ranked #66812.

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Similar Names

Willie Winifred Winnie Wilhelmina William Willa Wilda Winnifred

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilber

Is Wilber a boy or girl name?

Wilber is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4254. As a girl name, it is ranked #66812. Wilber is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Wilber?

Wilber is pronounced w-IHLB-er.

How popular is the name Wilber?

Wilber is currently ranked #4254 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Wilber?

Common nicknames for Wilber include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Wilbie.

Is Wilber a common or rare name?

Wilber is an uncommon name, ranked #4254 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Wilber

Wilber is a boy name .

Is Wilber a boy or girl name? Wilber is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,254 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,812. Wilber is more commonly used as a boy name.

Wilber is currently ranked #4,254 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Wilber include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Wilbie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Wilber include Wilbur . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.