Richard vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Richard Rank #232

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Richard or Gilbert more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Richard and Gilbert mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Richard and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.