Gilbert
Literal root meaning: “pledge + bright, famous”
About the name Gilbert
Gilbert is a boy name with Proto-Germanic roots, literally “pledge + bright, famous”.
It has a classic, unique feel. In 2025, Gilbert ranked #1330 for boys in the US, with 145 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1957. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Gilbert were boys.
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic, meaning “pledge” + “bright, famous”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Gilbert”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #1330
- In 2015
- #980
- Babies in 2025
- 145
Popularity of Gilbert, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.