Gilbert vs Anson

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 #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Anson mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Gilbert and Anson boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.