Gilbert vs Clifford

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 #1,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller by the cliff ford"

Origin: Old English

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Clifford Rank #1,343

Clifford is more popular, ranked #1343 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Clifford more popular?

Clifford is more popular, ranked #1343 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Clifford mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin).

Are Gilbert and Clifford boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Clifford is primarily a boy name.