Wistar - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Wistar \wi(s)-tar\ is of German origin. Surname. Caspar Wistar was a prominent doctor in late 18th century Philadelphia, and taught at what became the University of Pennsylvannia. The flower wisteria was named after him. Author Owen Wister.

Wistar has 1 variant form: Wister.

Baby names that sound like Wistar are Foster and Vester.

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