Gilbert vs Milton

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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Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,429
Total SSA Count
128
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Milt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gilbert Rank #1,397
Milton Rank #1,429

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1429 for Milton.

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

Milton ___

  • Milton James
  • Milton Edward
  • Milton Charles
  • Milton Henry
  • Milton Robert
  • Milton Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gilbert

Arthur Edmund Herbert Clarence Reginald

If you choose Milton

Florence Eleanor Clifford Mabel Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gilbert or Milton more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Milton mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are Gilbert and Milton boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Milton is primarily a boy name.

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