Gilbert vs Henri

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

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Henri

Boy #1,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, lord of the house"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Finnish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,593
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hen, Ren

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gilbert Rank #1,397
Henri Rank #1,593

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1593 for Henri.

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

Henri ___

  • Henri Louis
  • Henri Jean
  • Henri Paul
  • Henri Pierre
  • Henri Marc
  • Henri Olivier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gilbert

Arthur Edmund Herbert Clarence Reginald

If you choose Henri

Amelie Sophie Lucie Emile Margot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gilbert or Henri more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Henri at #1593 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Henri mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Henri means "home ruler, lord of the house" (Old High German origin).

Are Gilbert and Henri boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Henri is primarily a boy name.

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