Gilbert vs Malek

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 #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Malek Rank #1,428

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Gilbert or Malek more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Malek mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Gilbert and Malek boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.