Resolute, bright, or wild boar
Wilber is a variant of Wilbur, which likely stems from the Middle English name Wilburgh. It combines the Germanic elements 'wil' meaning desire or will and 'berht' meaning bright, though it is also historically linked to the Old English 'wilder' and 'bar' meaning wild boar.
Less common today
Wilber isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,724 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American-born Taiwanese singer and actor
Three-time Pro Bowl NFL linebacker
Olympic bronze medalist in wrestling
