Jeffery vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,306
Total SSA Count: 150
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Jeffery Rank #1,306

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeffery or Gilbert more popular?

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Jeffery and Gilbert mean?

Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Jeffery and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Jeffery is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.

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