Gilbert vs Nickolas

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 #1,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (nike + laos)

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Nickolas Rank #1,548

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1548 for Nickolas.

Is Gilbert or Nickolas more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Nickolas at #1548 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Nickolas mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin).

Are Gilbert and Nickolas boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Nickolas is primarily a boy name.