Wilmur
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,274
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"flower settlement"
#20,140 in US
Latin corvus origin
"raven"
#20,180 in US
Old English/Flemish origin
"from Flanders, Flemish person"
#20,254 in US
Old Norse origin
"eagle"
#20,259 in US
Germanic origin
"victory"
#20,453 in US
Old English origin
"old, wise ruler"
#20,340 in US
Welsh/Greek origin
"sunray, shining light"
#20,338 in US
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About the Name Wilmur
Wilmur is a boy name .
Wilmur is currently ranked #20,274 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wilmur include Wil, Wilm, Wilmy, Wilmie, Wiy, Wiie, and Wilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Wilmur include Wilmer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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