Gilbert vs Perseus

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 #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Perseus Rank #1,293

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Perseus more popular?

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Perseus mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Gilbert and Perseus boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.