Gilbert vs Nick

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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Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Gilbert Rank #1,397
Nick Rank #1,422

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1422 for Nick.

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

Nick ___

  • Nick James
  • Nick Thomas
  • Nick Alexander
  • Nick Michael
  • Nick Ryan
  • Nick Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gilbert

Arthur Edmund Herbert Clarence Reginald

If you choose Nick

Mike Chris Matt Jake Steph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gilbert or Nick more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Nick mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Gilbert and Nick boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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