Wilbur Bartz

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Wilbur Bartz — Germanic
54K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Wilbur Bartz is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Wilbur is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Wilbur is an English and German masculine given name of Germanic origin as well as a surname. The etymology of the name is disputed, however the most accepted theory is that it is composed of the elements wilþī- (Proto-Germanic *wilþijaz-) "wild", and ebur (Proto-Germanic *eburaz) "boar". Another suggestion is that it derives from German willo (Proto-Germanic *wiljô) "will", "wish", "desire", and burg (Proto-Germanic *burgz) "fortress". Notable people with the name include: Surname Cornelia B. The surname Bartz: Alexander Bartz (born 1984), German politician Carol Bartz (born 1948), American business executive Gary Bartz (born 1940), American saxophonist Jenny Bartz (born 1955), American swimmer Julia Bartz (born 1984), German politician Julia Bartz (writer), American writer Merlin Bartz (born 1961), American politician Randy Bartz (born 1968), American speed skater Bartz Klauser, character and main protagonist in the role-playing game Final Fantasy V Wilbur is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 54K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Wilbur reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Wilbur

Germanic

Wilbur is an English and German masculine given name of Germanic origin as well as a surname. The etymology of the name is disputed, however the most accepted theory is that it is composed of the elements wilþī- (Proto-Germanic *wilþijaz-) "wild", and ebur (Proto-Germanic *eburaz) "boar". Another suggestion is that it derives from German willo (Proto-Germanic *wiljô) "will", "wish", "desire", and burg (Proto-Germanic *burgz) "fortress". Notable people with the name include: Surname Cornelia B.

Surname: Bartz

English

Alexander Bartz (born 1984), German politician Carol Bartz (born 1948), American business executive Gary Bartz (born 1940), American saxophonist Jenny Bartz (born 1955), American swimmer Julia Bartz (born 1984), German politician Julia Bartz (writer), American writer Merlin Bartz (born 1961), American politician Randy Bartz (born 1968), American speed skater Bartz Klauser, character and main protagonist in the role-playing game Final Fantasy V

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Wilbur is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Wilbur by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Wilbur Bartz

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Wilbur Bartz:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Wilbur?
The first name Wilbur originates from Germanic. Wilbur is an English and German masculine given name of Germanic origin as well as a surname. The etymology of the name is disputed, however the most accepted theory is that it is composed of the elements wilþī- (Proto-Germanic *wilþijaz-) "wild", and ebur (Proto-Germanic *eburaz) "boar". Another suggestion is that it derives from German willo (Proto-Germanic *wiljô) "will", "wish", "desire", and burg (Proto-Germanic *burgz) "fortress". Notable people with the name include: Surname Cornelia B.
When was Wilbur most popular?
The name Wilbur reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bartz?
The surname Bartz originates from English. Alexander Bartz (born 1984), German politician Carol Bartz (born 1948), American business executive Gary Bartz (born 1940), American saxophonist Jenny Bartz (born 1955), American swimmer Julia Bartz (born 1984), German politician Julia Bartz (writer), American writer Merlin Bartz (born 1961), American politician Randy Bartz (born 1968), American speed skater Bartz Klauser, character and main protagonist in the role-playing game Final Fantasy V
What are the origins of the name Wilbur Bartz?
The name Wilbur Bartz combines two different traditions: the first name Wilbur has Germanic roots, while the surname Bartz originates from English.
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