Gilbert vs Percy

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 #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Percy mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Gilbert and Percy boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.