Herbert vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Herbert Rank #2,474

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Is Herbert or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Herbert and Gilbert mean?

Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Herbert and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Herbert is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.