Charlotte vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Gilbert Rank #1,397

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Gilbert

Arthur Edmund Herbert Clarence Reginald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Gilbert more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Gilbert mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Charlotte and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.

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