Elby
Derived from the medieval name Wilkin, which means 'son of little William' or 'resolute protector.' This name carries the energy of a steadfast and reliable individual who possesses a natural warmth and a protective spirit toward their community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 261 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 1932 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1932 |
| Most recent | 1932 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
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Maurice Wilkins (Physicist, key contributor to the discovery of DNA structure) · Dominique Wilkins (Basketball Player, nine-time NBA All-Star for the Atlanta Hawks) · Jeff Wilkins (NFL Kicker, Super Bowl champion with the St. Louis Rams) · John Wilkins (Natural Philosopher, founding member of the Royal Society) · Gerald Wilkins (Basketball Player, prominent shooting guard for the New York Knicks)
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