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.

Wilbert Rank in US Top 1000

# 949 in the US

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