Gilbert vs Cecil

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 #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Cecil Rank #1,487

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Gilbert or Cecil more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Cecil mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Gilbert and Cecil boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.