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Gambit

♂ Boy

Pronounced GAM-bit /ˈɡæm.bɪt/Medium

Meaning: Gambit is an English word for a bold opening move in chess or a calculated risk; it is also the name of a popular X-Men character. Used as a rare, striking given name, we note this honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A daring word-name: Gambit means a bold opening move (said 'GAM-bit') — also an X-Men hero. Not a traditional name, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningGambit is an English word for a bold opening move in chess or a calculated risk; it is also the name of a popular X-Men character. Used as a rare, striking given name, we note this honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#12878 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 68

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220102024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gambit is an English word for a bold opening move or calculated risk, best known as an X-Men character's name. As a rare given name it carries a daring, comic-book ring; we note this honestly (said 'GAM-bit').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, word-and-pop-culture-style, and bold.

Did you know? Gambit is a chess term for a bold opening move and the name of a beloved X-Men character (said 'GAM-bit'). Used as a given name, it's rare and pop-culture-flavored, which we note.
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Gambit — English word / X-Men character; noted honestly

Variations

Gambet

Nicknames

GamBit

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gambit mean?

Gambit is an English word for a bold opening move; it is also an X-Men character. It is not a traditional name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Gambit?

It's said GAM-bit /ˈɡæm.bɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gambit a boy or girl name?

Gambit is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Gambit?

Gambit is a very rare name in the U.S.

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