Gibson
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning son of Gilbert, bright pledge.
Babies a year
237
the US, 2017
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
How Gibson has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #947 |
| 2016 | #922 |
| 2017 | #920 |
| 2018 | #974 |
Gibson by the numbers
Gibson was given to 237 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 262 babies in 2013, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Gibson. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Other names that mean light
Like Gibson, each of these has light in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Lucasbringer of light; from Lucania12,963 in the US (2017)
- Lukefrom Lucania; light9,168 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Lucabringer of light3,266 in England and Wales (2025)
- Elliottbright fame; a form of Elijah2,996 in the US (2017)
- Elliotbright fame; a form of Elijah544 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean an oath or promise
Like Gibson, each of these has an oath or promise in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Zionpromised land; the promised city374 in England and Wales (2025)
- Gagepledge or security; surname used as given name1,044 in the US (2017)
- Gilbertbright pledge; illustrious hostage194 in the US (2017)
- Zyonpromised land; the promised city; a respelling of Zion186 in the US (2017)
- Gilbertobright pledge; Spanish form of Gilbert154 in the US (2017)
- Zyionpromised land; a modern respelling of Zion87 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Gibson
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