Wilby
Meaning
Protector of the will.
Origin
English
Pronunciation
/ˈwɪlbɪ/
Traits associated with the name Wilby:
Dogs named Wilby tend to be loving, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Wilby?
That you have a creative and unique sense of humor. Wilby is a reference to the classic movie, "The Incredible Journey," which follows the adventures of two dogs and a cat named Wilby.
Is Wilby a good dog name?
Wilby has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Wilby isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Wilby is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Wilby was, in the past month, the 5251st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Wilby is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Wilby was viewed 27 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Wilby's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Wilby is most adored in Minnesota, North Carolina and New York.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Washington, Oklahoma and Virginia.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Wilby.
Famous dogs named Wilby:
A old english sheepdog named Wilby played a role in the movie The Return of the Shaggy Dog.
Wilby is found in these categories:
movie
Star of canine-centric film "The Shaggy Dog" hails from Hollywood.
famous
Starred in Disney's "The Shaggy Dog" as a bewitched, talkative pooch.
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