Carver vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carver

Boy #1,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who carves, wood-carver"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Carver Rank #1,484

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1484 for Carver.

Is Carver or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Carver at #1484 in the United States.

What do Carver and Gilbert mean?

Carver means "one who carves, wood-carver" (Old English origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Carver and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Carver is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.