Wilber
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning resolute or brilliant; variant of Wilbur.
Babies a year
28
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Wilber by the numbers
Wilber was given to 28 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 162 babies in 1919, so it is a 1910s name that has since fallen a long way.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Wilber. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Wilderwild; untamed; from an occupational surname505 in the US (2017)
- Wilmerresolute and famous; wilful desire and mær renown81 in the US (2017)
- Wilburdesirable fort or stronghold67 in England and Wales (2025)
- Wilbertbright will or resolve34 in the US (2017)
- Wilver5 in the US (2017)
- Walterruler of the army1,353 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean light
Like Wilber, each of these has light in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Lucasbringer of light; from Lucania12,963 in the US (2017)
- Lukefrom Lucania; light9,168 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Lucabringer of light3,266 in England and Wales (2025)
- Elliottbright fame; a form of Elijah2,996 in the US (2017)
- Elliotbright fame; a form of Elijah544 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean strength
Like Wilber, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
- Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
- GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Wilber
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