Gilbert vs Henri

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 #1,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, lord of the house"

Origin: Old High German

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Henri Rank #1,593

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1593 for Henri.

Is Gilbert or Henri more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Henri at #1593 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Henri mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Henri means "home ruler, lord of the house" (Old High German origin).

Are Gilbert and Henri boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Henri is primarily a boy name.