Gilbert vs Bernard

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 #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Bernard Rank #1,320

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Bernard more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Bernard mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Gilbert and Bernard boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.