Gilbert vs Nate

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 #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Nate Rank #1,571

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1571 for Nate.

Is Gilbert or Nate more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Nate at #1571 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Nate mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gilbert and Nate boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Nate is primarily a boy name.