Gilbert
gill-burt
US Popularity:2445
Origin:German
Meaning:Bright pledge
You might remember this name growing up from the cat in the animated children’s show Caillou with the blue spot over his eye. Originating from German, the boy’s name Gilbert means “bright pledge.” This name receives its significance from Gil deriving from gīsil, meaning “pledge,” and bert from behrt, meaning “bright.” Like the name of the character from the crime show CSI: Vegas, Gil is a short form of Gilbert, and it makes for a lively little nickname.
Famous People Named Gilbert
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Alfred Carlton GilbertInventor
Gilbert Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Gilbert is currently #1990 on The Bump
Boy:Gilbert is currently #1120 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Gilbert is currently #2445 in U.S. births
Boy:Gilbert is currently #1172 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1172
in 2023
+ 54
from 2022
Sources
IMDB, William Peterson
IMDB, Caillou's
Name Doctor, Gilbert
Behind the Name, Gilbert, December 2022
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