Wilbur Jo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Wilbur Jo — Germanic
54K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Wilbur Jo 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 Jo: Jo (film), a 1972 French comedy Jo (TV series), a French TV series "Jo", a song by Goldfrapp from Tales of Us "Jo", a song by Mr. Oizo from Lambs Anger Jo a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise Jô, Brazilian footballer João Alves de Assis Silva (born 1987) Josiel Alves de Oliveira (born 1988), Brazilian footballer also known as Jô Jō (surname), a Japanese surname Cho (Korean name), a common Korean surname which can be romanized as Jo JO, ISO 3166 country code for Jordan .jo, the Internet country code top-level domain for Jordan JO, IATA code for JALways, a subsidiary of Japan Airline. 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: Jo

Vietnamese

Jo (film), a 1972 French comedy Jo (TV series), a French TV series "Jo", a song by Goldfrapp from Tales of Us "Jo", a song by Mr. Oizo from Lambs Anger Jo a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise Jô, Brazilian footballer João Alves de Assis Silva (born 1987) Josiel Alves de Oliveira (born 1988), Brazilian footballer also known as Jô Jō (surname), a Japanese surname Cho (Korean name), a common Korean surname which can be romanized as Jo JO, ISO 3166 country code for Jordan .jo, the Internet country code top-level domain for Jordan JO, IATA code for JALways, a subsidiary of Japan Airline.

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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 Jo

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 Jo:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Jo?
The surname Jo originates from Vietnamese. Jo (film), a 1972 French comedy Jo (TV series), a French TV series "Jo", a song by Goldfrapp from Tales of Us "Jo", a song by Mr. Oizo from Lambs Anger Jo a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise Jô, Brazilian footballer João Alves de Assis Silva (born 1987) Josiel Alves de Oliveira (born 1988), Brazilian footballer also known as Jô Jō (surname), a Japanese surname Cho (Korean name), a common Korean surname which can be romanized as Jo JO, ISO 3166 country code for Jordan .jo, the Internet country code top-level domain for Jordan JO, IATA code for JALways, a subsidiary of Japan Airline.
What are the origins of the name Wilbur Jo?
The name Wilbur Jo combines two different traditions: the first name Wilbur has Germanic roots, while the surname Jo originates from Vietnamese.
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