Gilbert vs Townes

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 #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Townes Rank #1,554

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1554 for Townes.

Is Gilbert or Townes more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Townes mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Gilbert and Townes boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.