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Jai vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Jai Rank #1,308
Gilbert Rank #1,397

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jai or Gilbert more popular?

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Jai and Gilbert mean?

Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Jai and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Jai is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.

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