Gilbert vs Lael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

✓ All Clear

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Lael Rank #1,468

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1468 for Lael.

Is Gilbert or Lael more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Lael at #1468 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Lael mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gilbert and Lael boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Lael is primarily a boy name.