Gilbert vs Nick

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 #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Nick Rank #1,422

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Gilbert or Nick more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Nick mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Gilbert and Nick boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.