Alder vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Alder Rank #1,424

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Alder or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Gilbert mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Alder and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.