Gilbert vs Haiden

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

Gilbert Rank #1,397
Haiden Rank #1,333

Haiden is more popular, ranked #1333 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gilbert ___

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

Haiden ___

  • Haiden James
  • Haiden Cole
  • Haiden Blake
  • Haiden Lee
  • Haiden Reed
  • Haiden Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gilbert

Arthur Edmund Herbert Clarence Reginald

If you choose Haiden

Aiden Caden Jayden Brayden Madison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gilbert or Haiden more popular?

Haiden is more popular, ranked #1333 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Haiden mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Haiden means "from the heath" (Old English origin).

Are Gilbert and Haiden boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Haiden is primarily a boy name.

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