Gilbert vs Maddux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

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Boy #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the fortunate one"

Origin: Welsh (Madog)

Welsh American Sports culture

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Maddux Rank #1,395

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Maddux more popular?

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Maddux mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin).

Are Gilbert and Maddux boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Maddux is primarily a boy name.