Emmet vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmet

Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Emmet Rank #1,596

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1596 for Emmet.

Is Emmet or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Emmet at #1596 in the United States.

What do Emmet and Gilbert mean?

Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Emmet and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Emmet is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.