Milton vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Milton Rank #1,429

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1429 for Milton.

Is Milton or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Milton and Gilbert mean?

Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Milton and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Milton is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.