Gilbert vs Derick

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 #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Derick Rank #1,436

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Gilbert or Derick more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Derick mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Gilbert and Derick boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.