Gilbert vs Gray

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 #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gray Rank #1,342

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Gray more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Gray mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Gilbert and Gray boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.