Gilbert vs Percy

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

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Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gilbert Rank #1,397
Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 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

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gilbert

Arthur Edmund Herbert Clarence Reginald

If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gilbert or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Percy mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Gilbert and Percy boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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