Wilber is an uncommon given name of American origin, derived from the Old German name Wilbert, which is composed of the elements "wil" meaning desire, will, and "beraht" meaning bright, famous. The name Wilber gained some popularity in the United States during the late 19th to mid-20th centuries but has since become quite rare. It was used by some notable individuals throughout history, such as American poet Wilbur Schramm and Canadian ice hockey player Wilbert "Wild Bill" Cunningham.
Wilber had 11 babies named Annually between 1929 and 1949.