Lael vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lael

Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

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Lael Rank #1,468

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1468 for Lael.

Is Lael or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Lael at #1468 in the United States.

What do Lael and Gilbert mean?

Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Lael and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Lael is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.