Nate vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nate

Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Nate Rank #1,571

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1571 for Nate.

Is Nate or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Nate at #1571 in the United States.

What do Nate and Gilbert mean?

Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Nate and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Nate is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.