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Henri vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henri

Boy #1,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, lord of the house"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Finnish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,593
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

Cultural Roots

English French American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,397
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Henri Rank #1,593
Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1593 for Henri.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henri or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Henri at #1593 in the United States.

What do Henri and Gilbert mean?

Henri means "home ruler, lord of the house" (Old High German origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Henri and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Henri is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.

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