Originating from Old English, the name Willbert is a traditional and timeless choice for boys. It combines the elements "wil" and "bert," meaning "desire" and "bright," respectively. This name exudes a sense of strength and determination. In terms of pronunciation, both American English (/ˈwɪl.bərt/) and British English (/ˈwɪl.bət/) pronunciations are the same. While not as popular in recent years, Willbert has had varying levels of popularity in the past. In the United States, it was given to 10 newborns in 1929, ranking at number 2589. It reached its peak in 1919 with 5 occurrences, ranking at number 4168. Variations of this name include Wilbert.