Gilbert vs Niall

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,586 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Niall Rank #1,586

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1586 for Niall.

Is Gilbert or Niall more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Niall at #1586 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Niall mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Niall means "champion" (Old Irish origin).

Are Gilbert and Niall boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Niall is primarily a boy name.