Gilbert vs Hiram

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 #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Hiram Rank #1,768

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Gilbert or Hiram more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Hiram mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gilbert and Hiram boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.