Wilbur

Meaning of Wilbur

Wilbur (pronounced WIL-bər) bursts onto the scene with the soul of a fairytale hero, its name forged in Old German fires—‘wil’ for determined will and ‘burg’ for fortress. This modest champion tips its hat to E.B. White’s endearing pig philosopher in Charlotte’s Web and salutes aviation’s trailblazer Wilbur Wright. Over the last century, it has breezed across the popularity charts—briefly brushing the top 100 around 1910 and now cozily settled at #882 in 2024. With its blend of storybook whimsy, vintage grit, and steadfast charm, Wilbur feels like a friendly lantern guiding families toward castles of courage and laughter for their little one.