Gilbert vs Kain

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 #1,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Kain Rank #1,583

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1583 for Kain.

Is Gilbert or Kain more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Kain at #1583 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Kain mean?

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

Are Gilbert and Kain boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Kain is primarily a boy name.