Gilbert vs West

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 #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

West Rank #1,339

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or West more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and West mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Gilbert and West boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.