Phineas vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Phineas Rank #1,540

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Phineas or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Gilbert mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Phineas and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.