Gilbert vs Achilles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Achilles Rank #1,223

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Achilles more popular?

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Achilles mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin).

Are Gilbert and Achilles boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Achilles is primarily a boy name.