Gilbert vs Luther

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 #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Luther Rank #1,499

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1499 for Luther.

Is Gilbert or Luther more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Luther at #1499 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Luther mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin).

Are Gilbert and Luther boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Luther is primarily a boy name.