Achilles vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Achilles or Gilbert more popular?

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Gilbert mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Achilles and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.