Gilbert vs Merrick

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 #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Merrick mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Gilbert and Merrick boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.