Gilberto

Meaning of Gilberto

It means "bright pledge" or "shining promise."

Gilberto has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Gilberto

After ranking as high as #480 in 2000, Gilberto has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Gilberto

• Gilberto Gil
  Brazilian musician and politician
• Gilberto Silva
  Brazilian football player
• Gilberto Santa Rosa
  Puerto Rican salsa singer
• Gilberto Ramirez
  Mexican professional boxer
• Gilberto Simoni
  Italian professional cyclist

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Questions about the name Gilberto

What does the name Gilberto mean?

Gilberto means it means "bright pledge" or "shining promise.", and it comes from Germanic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Gilberto?

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

When was Gilberto most popular?

Gilberto peaked at #480 in 2000.