Gilbert vs Eliot

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 #1,377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek Elias

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Eliot Rank #1,377

Eliot is more popular, ranked #1377 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Eliot more popular?

Eliot is more popular, ranked #1377 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Eliot mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin).

Are Gilbert and Eliot boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Eliot is primarily a boy name.