Wilbur - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Wilbur \wi(l)-bur\ is of Old German origin. Surname of unknown meaning. Literary: Wilbur the Pig is the protagonist in "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White. Aviator Wilbur Wright.

Wilbur has 2 variant forms: Wilber and Willbur.

For more information, see also the related name Wilbert.

Baby names that sound like Wilbur are Wilburt and Wilburn.

Wilbur is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Wilbur. Click here to compare Wilbur with related baby names.