What does Wistar mean?

Wistar as a boys' name (also used as girls' name Wistar) 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.

ENDS WITH -ar

ASSOCIATED WITH surname, 18th century, flower

Variations

VARIANT Wister

How popular is Wistar?

Wistar is an uncommon first name for men. Wistar is a rare last name too for all people. (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Suggested similar-sounding names are Alistar, Amishar, Avishar, Casar, Caspar, Cesar, Einar, Finbar, Gaspar, Guntar, Hilar, Jaspar, Jimar, Kaspar, Millar, Nizar, Oscar▼, Oskar, Osmar, Petar, Tilar, Tsar, Vidar, Walter▼, Webster▼, West, Westby, Westen, Westin▲, Weston▲, Whistler, Wiatt, Wilber▼, Wilbur▼, Wilder▲, Willard▼, Willmar (see Wilmer), Wilmar, Wilmer▼, Wilton▼, Winsor, Winstead, Winsted, Winsten, Winston▲, Winter, Winters, Winton, Witt, Wriston, Wynstan, Wystan, Wystann and Xiomar. These names tend to be more frequently used than Wistar.