Gilberto vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Gilberto Rank #1,441
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1441 for Gilberto.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gilberto

Ernesto Alberto Roberto Beatriz Lucia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gilberto or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gilberto at #1441 in the United States.

What do Gilberto and Theodore mean?

Gilberto means "bright pledge" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Gilberto and Theodore boy or girl names?

Gilberto is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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