Gilbert vs Amar

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 #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Amar Rank #1,241

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Amar more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Amar mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Gilbert and Amar boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Amar is primarily a boy name.