Wilburt

Wilburt is a masculine name of Germanic origin, a variant spelling of Wilbert, which combines the elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'beraht' (bright, famous). This traditional name was relatively popular in English-speaking countries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries but has declined in usage since the 1940s. Wilburt carries a distinguished, somewhat old-fashioned character that evokes images of scholarly gentlemen from a bygone era. The variant spelling with a 't' rather than the more common ending gives it a slightly distinctive twist. Famous namesakes include various scientists, writers, and politicians, adding to its intellectual associations.

Pronounced WIL-burt.

As of October 2026, Wilburt ranked #8111 in US births in 1987 SSA, peaked at #1110 in 1917.