Gilbert vs Linden

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 #1,551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"linden tree, lime tree"

Origin: Old English

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Linden Rank #1,551

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1551 for Linden.

Is Gilbert or Linden more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Linden at #1551 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Linden mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Linden means "linden tree, lime tree" (Old English origin).

Are Gilbert and Linden boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Linden is primarily a boy name.