Gilbert vs Guy

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 #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Guy Rank #1,562

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Gilbert or Guy more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Guy mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Gilbert and Guy boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.