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The baby name Gilberto is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ɡɪlˈbɛrtoʊ/ (gil-BER-toh); Spanish: /xilˈβeɾto/ (heel-BER-to); Portuguese: /ʒiɫˈbɛɾtu/ (zhee-ber-TOO).

Gilberto is Germanic, Portuguese in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Germanic, Portuguese
Pronunciation: English: /ɡɪlˈbɛrtoʊ/ (gil-BER-toh); Spanish: /xilˈβeɾto/ (heel-BER-to); Portuguese: /ʒiɫˈbɛɾtu/ (zhee-ber-TOO)

What is the meaning of the name Gilberto ?

The baby name Gilberto is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ɡɪlˈbɛrtoʊ/ (gil-BER-toh); Spanish: /xilˈβeɾto/ (heel-BER-to); Portuguese: /ʒiɫˈbɛɾtu/ (zhee-ber-TOO).

Gilberto is Germanic, Portuguese in Origin.

Gilberto is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian form of Gilbert, from the Germanic elements gisil (pledge, noble youth) and berht (bright, famous), yielding meanings such as “bright pledge” or “illustrious youth.” The name traveled through Latin as Gisilbertus/Gislebertus and Old French Gilbert before being adapted in Romance-speaking regions, where the -o ending aligned with local phonology.

It entered the Iberian Peninsula in the Middle Ages via Frankish and Norman influence, appearing in documents alongside the medieval variant Giselbert. In Italy it shows sporadic medieval use, later revived in the 19th–20th centuries; in Latin America, especially Brazil and Mexico, it rose with modern naming trends and remains familiar. Related forms include English and French Gilbert, Catalan and German Gisbert, and the feminine Gilberta and French Gilberte. Common short forms are Gil, Berto, Bert, and in Brazilian Portuguese, Giba or Beto. Occasional Iberian records show Guilberto as a spelling variant.

Gilberto has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Gilberto

Gilberto Gil Musician|politician · Born 1942 · Brazil Gilberto Gil is a Brazilian musician and politician, known for his influential role in the Tropicalia movement. He has captivated audiences with songs like 'Aquele Abraço' and 'Expresso 2222'. Beyond music, he served as Brazil's Minister of Culture, blending his artistic vision with public service.

Gilberto – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BW 0 #19 1 960
SV Boys 0 #25 4 352
PR 0 #43 13 1,497
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
HN Boys 0 #47 6 749
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
AO 0 #57 20 2,729
PR Boys 0 #59 167 2,508
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
PA Boys 0 #66 1,888 9,305
AO Boys 0 #72 249 5,568
JP 0 #73 5 4,057
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
PA 0 #76 56 3,797
BR Boys 0 #79 7,071 12,213
MX Boys 0 #80 13,380 16,355
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
CO Boys 0 #108 9,827 15,656
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
PT Boys 0 #111 673 7,951
EC 0 #116 6 2,502
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
CR Boys 0 #130 863 10,188
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
MU 0 #132 6 3,613
CR 0 #136 23 5,526
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
BR 0 #150 234 5,969
BW Boys 0 #152 3 4,685
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
GT Boys 0 #169 634 7,625
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
MX 0 #185 267 8,339
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
LU Boys 0 #198 21 4,970
EC Boys 0 #205 35 3,322
PT 0 #206 41 4,161
MU Boys 0 #207 159 8,477
GT 0 #213 103 5,948
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
MO Boys 0 #226 9 5,842
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
PE Boys 0 #233 2,119 14,506
JP Boys 0 #241 57 7,909
IT Boys 0 #243 5,921 10,046
GH 0 #244 5 5,396
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
NA Boys 0 #250 4 6,830
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
CO 0 #267 265 7,768
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
BO Boys 0 #274 530 9,244
UY Boys 0 #278 142 5,922
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
PE 0 #289 22 6,350
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
CL Boys 0 #300 716 13,390
AL Boys 0 #301 3 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
AR Boys 0 #325 152 7,628
BO 0 #325 57 6,868
Canada Boys 2018 #327 5 2,587
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
DK Boys 0 #327 6 7,401
GH Boys 0 #331 15 8,138
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
PH Boys 0 #365 19 11,440
CL 0 #376 36 6,867
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
France Boys 2011 #413 3 2,819
Spain 0 #424 29 2,326
IT 0 #458 276 4,183
SD Boys 0 #463 4 10,523
PA Girls 0 #469 13 9,861
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
Spain Boys 0 #485 578 5,610
CM Boys 0 #488 63 12,054
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
HK Boys 0 #553 5 12,905
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
IL Boys 0 #617 9 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
Finland Boys 2026 #677 6 3,552
LB 0 #685 6 13,263
QA Boys 0 #736 8 18,093
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
United States Boys 2024 #767 126 7,044
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
KW Boys 0 #798 9 18,755
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
OM Boys 0 #872 10 17,948
BR Girls 0 #883 59 12,708
NL Boys 0 #894 58 5,873
CL Girls 0 #910 6 14,098
Germany Boys 0 #916 37 5,697
EG Boys 0 #920 6 15,035
PE Girls 0 #928 16 14,861
NG Boys 0 #930 22 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
CO Girls 0 #1,028 51 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,061 118 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,072 21 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,102 82 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
MA 0 #1,193 7 20,986
DZ 0 #1,228 7 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,230 7 25,928
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,415 32 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,560 55 28,008

Gilberto is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
AE
AF
AL

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People also ask about Gilberto

Gilberto is predominantly a boy's name.
Gilberto is a 3 syllable name, pronounced English: /ɡɪlˈbɛrtoʊ/ (gil-BER-toh); Spanish: /xilˈβeɾto/ (heel-BER-to); Portuguese: /ʒiɫˈbɛɾtu/ (zhee-ber-TOO).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Gilbert, Gil, Gisbert, Giselbert and Gilberte.
Across languages, Gilberto has these equivalents: Gilbert (English/French), Gisbert (German), Giselbert (Old German), Gil (diminutive).
Yes — Gilberto ranked #327 in Canada in 2018, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Gilberto ranks highest in Canada (#327 in 2018).
Gilberto's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #391 in 2002 to #413 in 2011 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Gilberto are in our database, including Gilberto Gil (Musician|politician).