Wilber
WIL-ber
Popularity
#4299
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
6,875
Peak Year
#162 in 1919
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English name derived from the Germanic elements *wil*, meaning 'desire, will' and *berht*, meaning 'bright, famous'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Wilber Wright
One of the Wright brothers, aviation pioneers.
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