Gilbert vs Trent

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 #1,294 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"strongly flooding, one who travels"

Origin: Celtic

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Trent Rank #1,294

Trent is more popular, ranked #1294 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Trent more popular?

Trent is more popular, ranked #1294 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Trent mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Trent means "strongly flooding, one who travels" (Celtic origin).

Are Gilbert and Trent boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Trent is primarily a boy name.