Adolf vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

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Adolf Rank #26,599

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Adolf or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Gilbert mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Adolf and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.