Gilbert vs Malakhi

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 #1,314 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my messenger, my angel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Malakhi Rank #1,314

Malakhi is more popular, ranked #1314 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Malakhi more popular?

Malakhi is more popular, ranked #1314 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Malakhi mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Malakhi means "my messenger, my angel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gilbert and Malakhi boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Malakhi is primarily a boy name.