Wilbur

Pronunciation: [ w-IHLB-er ]

Girl Name #70,065 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Wilbur is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-IHLB-er.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #70,065
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Wil Wiy Wilie Wilbie

Also a Boy Name

Wilbur is also used as a boy name, ranked #2964.

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Similar Names

Willie Winifred Winnie Wilhelmina William Willa Wilda Winnifred

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilbur

Is Wilbur a boy or girl name?

Wilbur is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70065. As a boy name, it is ranked #2964. Wilbur is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Wilbur?

Wilbur is pronounced w-IHLB-er.

How popular is the name Wilbur?

Wilbur is currently ranked #70065 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Wilbur?

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

Is Wilbur a common or rare name?

Wilbur is an uncommon name, ranked #70065 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Wilbur

Wilbur is a girl name .

Is Wilbur a boy or girl name? Wilbur is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,065 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,964. Wilbur is more commonly used as a boy name.

Wilbur is currently ranked #70,065 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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