Wilbert

German
"bright will"

Wilbert Origin and Meaning

The name Wilbert is a boy's name meaning "bright will".

Wilbert is one of the new old grandpa names marching -- shuffling? -- back into style, taking the place of names like Gus and Max which now sound totally baby-friendly. Wilbert and cousin Wilbur could take a little longer.

Eighteen baby boys were named Wilbert in the US last year.

# 949 in the US

Wilbert Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Wilbert

  • Wilbert Vere Awdry
    English cleric and author; creator of Thomas the Tank Engine
  • Wilbert Rideau
    American journalist, author and ex,con
  • Wilbert Robinson
    American baseball catcher
  • Wilbert Montgomery
    American NFL player
  • Wilbert Huntington Harrison
    American R&B singer
  • Wilbert James McKeachie
    American psychologist
  • Wilbert Carl "Webb" Schultz
    American baseball player

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