Gilbert vs Cam

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 #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Cam Rank #1,426

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1426 for Cam.

Is Gilbert or Cam more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Cam at #1426 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Cam mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gilbert and Cam boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Cam is primarily a boy name.