Gilbert
GIL-bert
Popularity
#1394
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
130,672
Peak Year
#2,138 in 1930
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
From the Germanic name Gisilberht, meaning 'bright pledge'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Gilbert Gottfried
American stand-up comedian and actor.
Gilbert Stuart
American painter.
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