Wilbert
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Bright, famous — radiant and full of light
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #5031 in 2025 with 20 babies born.
History: Contains the Germanic element 'bert' meaning bright, famous.
Similar names: wilber, wilbur, wilder, wilker, wilmer, wilver
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Wilbert? About 1 in 166,425 babies born in 2025 were named Wilbert, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Wilbert
What does the name Wilbert mean?
Wilbert means “Bright, famous — radiant and full of light” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Wilbert?
Wilbert has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Bright, famous — radiant and full of light”.
How popular is Wilbert?
Wilbert ranked #4857 in 2025 — given to 20 babies that year.
When was Wilbert most popular?
Wilbert peaked in 1922 with 902 babies registered that year.
Is Wilbert a boy or girl name?
Wilbert is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Wilberts in registered births are male.
Is the name Wilbert rising or falling in popularity?
Wilbert has fallen 1040 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3817 in 2020 to #4857 in 2025.
How long has Wilbert been recorded?
Wilbert appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.