Gilberto

Boy's name

Gilberto is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "gisil" meaning "pledge, hostage" and "beraht" meaning "bright, famous."

Meaning Bright promise
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 126 Falling
Peak year 1993

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Gilberto Gil - Brazilian musician and politician.
  • Gilberto Silva - Brazilian footballer, World Cup winner.
  • Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela - Colombian drug lord, Cali Cartel.
  • Gilberto Santa Rosa - Puerto Rican salsa singer.
  • Gilberto Rincón Gallardo - Mexican politician, human rights advocate.
  • Gilberto Simoni - Italian cyclist, Giro d'Italia winner.
  • Gilberto Kassab - Brazilian politician, former mayor of São Paulo.
  • Gilberto Hernández Ortega - Mexican boxer, world champion.
  • Gilberto Aparecido da Silva - Brazilian footballer, known as "Giba".
  • Gilberto Martínez Solares - Mexican film director, actor, screenwriter.

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