Gilbert vs Ilan

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 #1,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tree"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Ilan Rank #1,450

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1450 for Ilan.

Is Gilbert or Ilan more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Ilan at #1450 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Ilan mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gilbert and Ilan boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Ilan is primarily a boy name.