Gilbert vs Benton

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 #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Benton Rank #1,310

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Benton more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Benton mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Gilbert and Benton boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.