Gilbert vs Cian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,535 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring, long-lived"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic Irish diaspora

15 High Risk

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Cian Rank #1,535

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1535 for Cian.

Is Gilbert or Cian more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Cian at #1535 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Cian mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Cian means "ancient, enduring, long-lived" (Old Irish origin).

Are Gilbert and Cian boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Cian is primarily a boy name.