Gilbert vs Skylar

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 #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Skylar Rank #1,553

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1553 for Skylar.

Is Gilbert or Skylar more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Skylar at #1553 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Skylar mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin).

Are Gilbert and Skylar boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Skylar is primarily a boy name.