Gilbert vs Niam

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 #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Niam Rank #1,435

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1435 for Niam.

Is Gilbert or Niam more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Niam at #1435 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Niam mean?

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

Are Gilbert and Niam boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.