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Wilbur Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "wilbur" is "willful and bright", and is used often for "boys".

Name
wilbur
Meaning
willful and bright
Pronunciation
wil-ber
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Wilbur Name Details

Wilbur is of Old English origin and derived from the elements 'wil' meaning 'will, desire' and 'burh' meaning 'fortress, castle'. The name gained popularity in the early 20th century, possibly due to the character Wilbur in E.B. White's novel 'Charlotte's Web'.

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