Gilbert vs Phineas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

English American Jewish

✓ All Clear

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Phineas Rank #1,540

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Gilbert or Phineas more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Phineas mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin).

Are Gilbert and Phineas boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Phineas is primarily a boy name.