Wilbur
Wilbur comes from the Germanic "wil" (will, desire) and "burg" (fortress, protection) — meaning "resolute fortress" or possibly from "wild boar." Wilbur Wright (1867-1912), who with his brother Orville made the first powered airplane flight in 1903, is the most famous bearer. Wilbur was a top-200 American name from 1910 to 1940, peaking at #99 in 1911, partly driven by the Wright brothers' fame. Wilbur (the pig in E.B. White's "Charlotte's Web" (1952)) gave the name a beloved pop-culture charge. Wilbur is a male name of Germanic origin that means "Wild boar, or "resolute"". Vintage, American, and a little literary. The name sounds friendly. Wilburs tend to be steady. US peaked #99 in 1911. Now outside top 1000. Well-known people named Wilbur include Wilbur Wright (aviator), Wilbur (Charlotte's Web character), Wilbur (Germanic name). Common variations and related forms of Wilbur include Wilber (variant), Will (nickname), Willie (nickname).