Achilles vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,223
Total SSA Count
164
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Achille, Kili

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Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

Cultural Roots

English French American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,397
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gil, Bert, Gibby

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Popularity Comparison

Achilles Rank #1,223
Gilbert Rank #1,397

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Achilles ___

  • Achilles James
  • Achilles Alexander
  • Achilles Thomas
  • Achilles John
  • Achilles Xavier
  • Achilles Cole

Gilbert ___

  • Gilbert James
  • Gilbert Edward
  • Gilbert Thomas
  • Gilbert Arthur
  • Gilbert Henry
  • Gilbert Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Achilles

Hector Helena Ajax Penelope Odysseus

If you choose Gilbert

Arthur Edmund Herbert Clarence Reginald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Achilles or Gilbert more popular?

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Gilbert mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Achilles and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.

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