Giles vs Wilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giles

Boy #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

Cultural Roots

English French Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,104
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gil, Giy, Giie

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Wilbert

Boy #5,089 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute, bright"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,089
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil, Bert

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Popularity Comparison

Giles Rank #5,104
Wilbert Rank #5,089

Wilbert is more popular, ranked #5089 vs #5104 for Giles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Giles ___

  • Giles Henry
  • Giles William
  • Giles Edward
  • Giles Thomas
  • Giles Frederick
  • Giles Arthur

Wilbert ___

  • Wilbert James
  • Wilbert Thomas
  • Wilbert Lee
  • Wilbert Ray
  • Wilbert Scott
  • Wilbert Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Giles

Miles Hugo Ambrose Felix Cecily

If you choose Wilbert

Harriet Mildred Herbert Clarence Dorothy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giles or Wilbert more popular?

Wilbert is more popular, ranked #5089 compared to Giles at #5104 in the United States.

What do Giles and Wilbert mean?

Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin). Wilbert means "resolute, bright" (Germanic origin).

Are Giles and Wilbert boy or girl names?

Giles is primarily a boy name. Wilbert is primarily a boy name.

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