The first name Wilbur is of Anglo Saxon, German, English origin. It is often a boy name. It has the following meaning(s):

Anglo Saxon: Dearly Loved Stronghold

German: From the Name Gilbert

English: From the Strong Fortress 'Willful; Bright.'

German: Resolute or Brilliant

English: Strong Hold, Bright Willows (Wilbert, Wilburt)

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Gilbert  (German)
Pledge (Gil, Bert, Gilburt, Wilbert, Wilburt, Wilbur)

Orval  (French)
Variant of Orville: Gold Town. Famous Bearer: Aviator Orville Wright (-) Who (Along With His Brother Wilbur) Designed and Built the First True Airplane

Orville  (French)
Gold Town. Famous Bearer: Aviator Orville Wright (-) Who (Along With His Brother Wilbur) Designed and Built the First True Airplane

Wilburn  (English)
Willful; Bright

Wilburn  (German)
Willful; Bright

Wilburt  (German)
Resolute or Brilliant

Wilburt  (English)
Willful; Bright

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