Gibbs

♂ Boy

Pronounced GIBZ /ˈɡɪbz/High

Meaning: Gibbs is an English surname meaning 'son of Gib', a medieval pet form of Gilbert ('bright pledge'). Carried into first-name use as a crisp, one-syllable surname pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A snappy surname-name: Gibbs means 'son of Gilbert' (said 'GIBZ') — brisk, sturdy, and one-syllable.

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MeaningGibbs is an English surname meaning 'son of Gib', a medieval pet form of Gilbert ('bright pledge'). Carried into first-name use as a crisp, one-syllable surname pick.

U.S. rank (2024)#12891 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1929

Total births (all-time)≈ 81

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Gibbs is an English patronymic surname, 'son of Gib', from a medieval pet form of Gilbert ('bright pledge'). It has become a brisk surname-style first name, sturdy and one-syllable (said 'GIBZ').

As a given name it is very rare in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Gibbs is an English surname meaning 'son of Gib', a nickname for Gilbert ('bright pledge') — a crisp, one-beat given name (said 'GIBZ').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Gibbs — English surname; 'son of Gilbert'

Variations

GibbGibson

Nicknames

GibGibby

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gibbs mean?

Gibbs is an English surname meaning 'son of Gib', a pet form of Gilbert ('bright pledge').

How do you pronounce Gibbs?

It's said GIBZ /ˈɡɪbz/ — one syllable.

Is Gibbs a boy or girl name?

Gibbs is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Gibbs?

Gibbs is a very rare given name in the U.S., better known as a surname.