- Meaning
- Bright willow
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare in the US
- Style
- Fun & quirky
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
Nicknames for Wilbur
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Will, Wil
What people expect from a Wilbur
Wilbur is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.
The meaning is about nature. A name can't give a child nature, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a rebel.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Wilbur: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Wilbur
- International readabilityReads well across languages, "w" (read as v in much of Europe).
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Bright willow".
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Germans have a word for teachers' bias against children named Kevin: Kevinismus.
Kaiser (2009), University of OldenburgQuestions about Wilbur
What does the name Wilbur mean?
Wilbur is a boy's name of English origin meaning "Bright willow".
Is Wilbur a boy or girl name?
Wilbur is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Wilbur?
Wilbur is rare in the US. It is used in English-speaking countries.
What are nicknames for Wilbur?
Common nicknames for Wilbur are Will and Wil.
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