Gibson

Meaning of Gibson

Gibson means "son of Gilbert." It's a last name turned first name, signifying lineage or family connection to someone named Gilbert.

Gibson has English, Scottish roots — browse every English, Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Gibson

After ranking as high as #824 in 2013, Gibson has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Gibson

• Mel Gibson
  Actor, director, producer
• Hoot Gibson
  American cowboy actor
• Tyrese Gibson
  Actor and singer
• Kirk Gibson
  Baseball player and manager
• Josh Gibson
  Baseball player

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Questions about the name Gibson

What does the name Gibson mean?

Gibson means gibson means "son of gilbert." it's a last name turned first name, signifying lineage or family connection to someone named gilbert, and it comes from English, Scottish origins.

Is Gibson a boy's or a girl's name?

Gibson is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Gibson?

Gibson did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Gibson most popular?

Gibson peaked at #824 in 2013.