Wilbert
German
"bright will"
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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 AwdryEnglish cleric and author; creator of Thomas the Tank Engine
- Wilbert RideauAmerican journalist, author and ex,con
- Wilbert RobinsonAmerican baseball catcher
- Wilbert MontgomeryAmerican NFL player
- Wilbert Huntington HarrisonAmerican R&B singer
- Wilbert James McKeachieAmerican psychologist
- Wilbert Carl "Webb" SchultzAmerican baseball player