Nick vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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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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Nick Rank #1,422

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Nick or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Gilbert mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Nick and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.