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The baby name Gilbert is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡɪlbərt/ (GIL-bert).

Gilbert is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪlbərt/ (GIL-bert)

What is the meaning of the name Gilbert ?

The baby name Gilbert is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡɪlbərt/ (GIL-bert).

Gilbert is Germanic in Origin.

Gilbert is a Germanic given name formed from gisil “pledge, hostage; noble youth” and berht “bright, famous,” giving the sense “bright pledge” or “illustrious youth.” It reached England with the Normans via Old French Gislebert/Guilbert and appears in Latin as Gislebertus. The spelling Gilbert stabilized in Middle English, while pronunciation differs across languages (English GIL-bert; French zheel-BER).

Common in medieval records, the name was anchored by St. Gilbert of Sempringham (12th century), then waned before a Victorian revival; it peaked in the early 1900s in Britain and the United States, helped by figures like librettist W. S. Gilbert. International variants include French Gilbert/Guilbert, Spanish/Portuguese/Italian Gilberto, German/Dutch Gisbert and Gijsbert, and medieval Giselbert. Nicknames include Gil, Gib, and Bert; feminine forms are Gilberta and Gilberte.

Gilbert has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Gilbert

Gilbert Gottfried Actor · Born 1955 · United States Gilbert Gottfried was a well-known American actor and comedian, famous for his distinctive voice and comedic timing. He is best remembered for his role as the voice of Iago in Disney's 'Aladdin' and his appearances on 'Saturday Night Live'. His unique style made him a memorable figure in the world of comedy and entertainment. Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette Politician · Born 1757 · United States Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, is best known for his role in the American Revolutionary War, where he served as a major general in the Continental Army. He played a crucial part in securing French support for the American cause and later became an influential figure in the French Revolution. Gilbert Bécaud Actor · Born 1927 · France Gilbert Bécaud was a famous French singer and songwriter, best known for his hit songs like 'Et maintenant' and 'Nathalie'. Often called 'Monsieur 100,000 Volts' for his energetic performances, he became a significant figure in French music during the 20th century.
Gilbert Roland Actor · Born 1905 · United States Gilbert Roland was a well-known actor from the United States, most famous for his roles in classic films like 'The Bad and the Beautiful' and 'We Were Strangers'. Born in 1905, he became a prominent figure in Hollywood during the mid-20th century, often portraying suave and charismatic characters.

Gilbert – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 1988 #1 — 339
BI 0 #7 6 425
HT 0 #12 1 399
BI Boys 0 #20 24 917
BF Boys 0 #23 4 439
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
HT Boys 0 #29 6 903
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
CM 0 #40 16 2,592
MT 0 #41 3 1,767
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
PR 0 #52 4 1,497
LU 0 #60 7 2,830
PH Boys 0 #66 529 11,440
PH 0 #69 28 5,607
AL 0 #75 2 2,372
QA 0 #78 23 7,011
CM Boys 0 #79 1,524 12,054
BW Boys 0 #82 69 4,685
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
TW 0 #99 5 4,523
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
MT Boys 0 #110 70 4,064
OM 0 #113 9 6,215
BN Boys 0 #115 19 6,332
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
LU Boys 0 #117 107 4,970
KW 0 #118 4 5,216
MU 0 #122 15 3,613
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
GH Boys 0 #130 372 8,138
ID Boys 0 #130 6 4,130
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
PR Boys 0 #137 39 2,508
AE 0 #151 27 10,220
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
CR 0 #157 9 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
HU Boys 0 #171 4 3,954
Sweden Boys 2022 #178 5 1,509
MO Boys 0 #182 42 5,842
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
GH 0 #198 46 5,396
TW Boys 0 #201 41 7,111
MU Boys 0 #203 163 8,477
Austria 0 #204 10 850
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
NA Boys 0 #212 24 6,830
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
PS 0 #224 3 5,692
EC Boys 0 #226 14 3,322
SA 0 #226 70 10,560
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
CR Boys 0 #232 355 10,188
AO Boys 0 #233 10 5,568
JM Boys 0 #233 40 6,876
SG 0 #236 34 11,010
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
NG 0 #245 20 5,926
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
France Girls 1956 #264 3 1,065
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
IL 0 #278 5 6,291
CN Boys 0 #281 39 9,639
AL Boys 0 #286 13 5,122
HK Boys 0 #289 310 12,905
MY 0 #290 41 12,352
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
PE 0 #294 17 6,350
Canada Boys 2024 #295 12 2,588
HK 0 #295 54 8,483
JP Boys 0 #298 6 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
PL Boys 0 #310 26 6,459
DK Boys 0 #313 13 7,401
ZA Boys 0 #326 1,883 25,619
GH Girls 0 #333 5 6,973
GT 0 #333 6 5,948
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
Austria Boys 0 #349 94 2,180
PT Boys 0 #352 16 7,951
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
MU Girls 0 #358 5 8,539
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
NL 0 #363 29 2,481
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
France Boys 2021 #384 4 2,865
UY Boys 0 #385 15 5,922
SG Boys 0 #387 346 17,960
ZA 0 #387 61 14,421
LB 0 #393 310 13,263
BO 0 #400 9 6,868
Finland Boys 0 #407 21 2,041
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
PA Boys 0 #422 60 9,305
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
Germany 0 #427 11 2,542
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
CL 0 #429 6 6,867
SD Boys 0 #429 17 10,523
GT Boys 0 #431 44 7,625
MX 0 #440 6 8,339
CO 0 #443 38 7,768
AR Boys 0 #457 11 7,628
PE Boys 0 #457 595 14,506
CO Boys 0 #469 607 15,656
CL Boys 0 #475 201 13,390
NG Boys 0 #478 703 16,906
BO Boys 0 #481 112 9,244
QA Boys 0 #482 227 18,093
BH 0 #490 64 17,937
PS Boys 0 #492 57 10,655
RU Boys 0 #496 10 12,621
MY Boys 0 #504 755 25,439
CM Girls 0 #508 33 11,671
NL Boys 0 #519 522 5,873
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
IL Boys 0 #553 55 10,983
KW Girls 0 #555 7 19,177
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BD Boys 0 #567 10 10,045
CR Girls 0 #570 4 11,342
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
KW Boys 0 #632 138 18,755
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
HK Girls 0 #647 4 16,104
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
Finland Boys 2026 #656 27 3,552
IT 0 #680 35 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #690 8 13,071
MX Boys 0 #696 297 16,355
BR Boys 0 #701 51 12,213
Germany Boys 0 #705 254 5,697
SA Boys 0 #714 1,317 28,008
NG Girls 0 #724 63 15,093
Spain Boys 0 #727 207 5,610
AE Boys 0 #738 368 22,615
OM Boys 0 #746 136 17,948
United States Boys 2024 #759 134 7,044
SY 0 #762 6 11,684
TN 0 #809 21 13,765
EG Boys 0 #871 16 15,035
CL Girls 0 #911 5 14,098
SA Girls 0 #915 21 25,931
IN Boys 0 #969 33 16,750
MY Girls 0 #982 13 24,821
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
IT Boys 0 #1,021 462 10,046
MA 0 #1,101 28 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,101 41 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
DZ 0 #1,150 27 20,130
TR 0 #1,247 8 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,262 6 17,781

Gilbert is popular in 83 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
Sweden
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Gilbert

Gilbert is predominantly a boy's name.
Gilbert is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɡɪlbərt/ (GIL-bert).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Gil, Gib, Bert, Gilly, Gilby and Gilbertus.
Yes, very popular — Gilbert ranked #1 in Ireland in 1988, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Gilbert ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1988).
Gilbert's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #412 in 2011 to #384 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 4 notable people named Gilbert are in our database, including Gilbert Gottfried (Actor), Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette (Politician), Gilbert Bécaud (Actor).