Shaun vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Shaun Rank #1,568

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Shaun or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Gilbert mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Shaun and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.