Boy Name · Germanic Origin
Wilbur
Wilbur is a boy baby name of Germanic origin, meaning "Wild boar". It currently sits in the Top 1000 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Wilbur often also consider Wilber.
Wilbur meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Wild boar
Origin: Germanic naming roots help connect Wilbur to related Germanic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Wilbur as W·I·L·B·U·R, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Wilbur is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Wilbur variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Wilbura, Wilbure, Wilbury, Wilbu.
- Nicknames: Wil and W.
- Middle names: Pair Wilbur with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Wilbur middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Wilber, Wilbert, Wilfred, Wilfrid, Wilfredo — full picks on the sibling names for Wilbur guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Wilbur? Browse our names like Wilbur guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Wilbur
What does the name Wilbur mean?
Wilbur means "Wild boar" and is of Germanic origin.
What is the origin of Wilbur?
Wilbur originates in Germanic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Wilbur?
Wilbur has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Wilbur a boy's or girl's name?
Wilbur is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Wilbur in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Wilbur sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Wilbur?
Names that share Wilbur's sound and style include Wilber, Wilbert, Wilfred, Wilfrid, Wilfredo.
What middle names pair well with Wilbur?
Good middle-name fits for Wilbur pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Wilbur is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Wilbur is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Wilbur?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Wilbur share its rhythm without rhyming — Wilber, Wilbert, Wilfred all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.