Gilbert vs Abiel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

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Boy #1,502 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is my father"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian American

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Abiel Rank #1,502

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1502 for Abiel.

Is Gilbert or Abiel more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Abiel at #1502 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Abiel mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Abiel means "God is my father" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gilbert and Abiel boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Abiel is primarily a boy name.