Gilbert vs Sven

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 #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Sven Rank #2,624

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Gilbert or Sven more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Sven mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gilbert and Sven boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Sven is primarily a boy name.