Gilbert vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

Cultural Roots

English French American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,397
Total SSA Count: 134
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Truth Kye Demari Warner

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Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,470
Total SSA Count: 123
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Khyson Daemon Demari Bailey

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Popularity Comparison

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Darrell Rank #1,470

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gilbert or Darrell more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Darrell mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Gilbert and Darrell boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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