Gilberto vs Paulo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gilberto

Boy #1,441 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright pledge"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,441
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gil, Berto

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Paulo

Boy #1,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Paulus family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Italian Spanish Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,604
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Paulinho, Pau

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Popularity Comparison

Gilberto Rank #1,441
Paulo Rank #1,604

Gilberto is more popular, ranked #1441 vs #1604 for Paulo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gilberto ___

  • Gilberto Antonio
  • Gilberto Jose
  • Gilberto Luis
  • Gilberto Eduardo
  • Gilberto Carlos
  • Gilberto Felipe

Paulo ___

  • Paulo Ricardo
  • Paulo Eduardo
  • Paulo Miguel
  • Paulo Henrique
  • Paulo Andre
  • Paulo Sergio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gilberto

Ernesto Alberto Roberto Beatriz Lucia

If you choose Paulo

Lucas Rafael Mateus Isabela Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gilberto or Paulo more popular?

Gilberto is more popular, ranked #1441 compared to Paulo at #1604 in the United States.

What do Gilberto and Paulo mean?

Gilberto means "bright pledge" (Germanic origin). Paulo means "from the Paulus family" (Latin origin).

Are Gilberto and Paulo boy or girl names?

Gilberto is primarily a boy name. Paulo is primarily a boy name.

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