Wilbur
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Wilbur
The given name 'Wilbur' is derived from the Old English words 'will' (meaning "desire" or "will") and 'burh' (meaning "fortress" or "stronghold"), making it a name that signifies strength and resilience.
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Etymology
The given name 'Wilbur' is derived from the Old English words 'will' (meaning "desire" or "will") and 'burh' (meaning "fortress" or "stronghold"), making it a name that signifies strength and resilience. The name Wilbur has its roots in English culture and has been used in various forms throughout history, including as a surname, and is also associated with the character Wilbur in E.B. White's children's novel 'Charlotte's Web'.
Wilbur currently ranks #4,040 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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