Earnest vs Wilbur
Comparing Earnest and Wilbur? Both are popular picks for parents in 2026. Earnest ranks in the Top 1000 tier and traces to Germanic naming roots (meaning "Serious, resolute"). Wilbur sits in the Top 1000 tier with Germanic origins (meaning "Wild boar").
Earnest
- Meaning: Serious, resolute
- Origin: Germanic
- Popularity (2026): Top 1000
- Full Earnest name page
Wilbur
- Meaning: Wild boar
- Origin: Germanic
- Popularity (2026): Top 1000
- Full Wilbur name page
Which name is more popular: Earnest or Wilbur?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Earnest ranks higher (Top 1000) than Wilbur (Top 1000).