Gilbert vs Jai

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 #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Jai Rank #1,308

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Jai more popular?

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Jai mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Gilbert and Jai boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Jai is primarily a boy name.