Bowie vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowie

Boy #1,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yellow-haired, blonde"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American English

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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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Bowie Rank #1,211

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Bowie or Gilbert more popular?

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Bowie and Gilbert mean?

Bowie means "yellow-haired, blonde" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Bowie and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Bowie is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.