Gilbert vs Cru

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 #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Cru Rank #1,412

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Gilbert or Cru more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Cru mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Gilbert and Cru boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.