Gilbert vs Shaun

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 #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Shaun Rank #1,568

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Gilbert or Shaun more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Shaun mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Gilbert and Shaun boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.