Wilbur

Wilbur Meaning & Origin

About Wilbur
The name Wilbur is of Old English origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "wil" meaning "will, desire" and "burh" meaning "fortress, stronghold." Therefore, the name Wilbur can be interpreted to mean "resolute fortress" or "strong-willed protector." It is a masculine name that conveys strength, determination, and a sense of protection.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wilbur are male.

Wilbur Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALPR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 L B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪlbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALPR', 'FLPR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wilbur in Braille

Here's how to represent Wilbur in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Wilbur in braille

How to Spell the Name Wilbur in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Wilbur using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Wilbur in sign language

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