Gilbert vs Emmet

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 #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Emmet Rank #1,596

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1596 for Emmet.

Is Gilbert or Emmet more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Emmet at #1596 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Emmet mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin).

Are Gilbert and Emmet boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Emmet is primarily a boy name.