Gilbert vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Excel Rank #38,796

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Gilbert or Excel more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Excel mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Gilbert and Excel boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.