Cam vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cam

Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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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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Cam Rank #1,426

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1426 for Cam.

Is Cam or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Cam at #1426 in the United States.

What do Cam and Gilbert mean?

Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Cam and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Cam is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.