Gilbert vs Marley

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 #1,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"boundary wood"

Origin: Old English

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Marley Rank #1,238

Marley is more popular, ranked #1238 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Marley more popular?

Marley is more popular, ranked #1238 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Marley mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Marley means "boundary wood" (Old English origin).

Are Gilbert and Marley boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Marley is primarily a boy name.