Bright desire or bright will
Derived from the Germanic elements 'wil', meaning desire or will, and 'beraht', meaning bright or famous. It was a common name in the Middle Ages but saw its peak popularity in the early 20th century before becoming quite rare today.
About 20 boys were named Wilbert in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Creator of The Railway Series and Thomas the Tank Engine
R&B singer known for the hit Kansas City
All-Pro NFL running back for the Philadelphia Eagles
Hall of Fame baseball player and manager
