West vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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West Rank #1,339

Gilbert Rank #1,397

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is West or Gilbert more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do West and Gilbert mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are West and Gilbert boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.