Gilbert vs Malikai

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 #1,332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my messenger, my angel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Malikai Rank #1,332

Malikai is more popular, ranked #1332 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Malikai more popular?

Malikai is more popular, ranked #1332 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Malikai mean?

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

Are Gilbert and Malikai boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Malikai is primarily a boy name.