Gilbert vs Rafe

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 #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Rafe mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Gilbert and Rafe boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.