Gilbert vs Kip

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 #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Kip Rank #1,457

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1457 for Kip.

Is Gilbert or Kip more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Kip at #1457 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Kip mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin).

Are Gilbert and Kip boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Kip is primarily a boy name.