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Gibson

♂ Boy

Pronounced GIB-sun /ˈɡɪb.sən/Medium

Meaning: Son of Gib (pet form of Gilbert)Medium

In 30 seconds: Gibson is an English surname name meaning son of Gib, a pet form of Gilbert. It carries the easy, familiar feel of a last name turned first.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningSon of Gib (pet form of Gilbert)
U.S. rank (2025)#1680 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births98 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,409

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201318822025

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

Gibson began as a patronymic surname, simply son of Gib, where Gib was a medieval nickname for Gilbert. Like many English surnames, it has moved into use as a given name. Its meaning ties it back through Gib to the older Germanic name Gilbert.

The strong -son ending gives Gibson the sturdy, modern sound that surname-names are loved for. It pairs a soft opening with a firm finish.

Did you know? Gibson likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Gibson — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Gibson Gowland (1877-1951)
    English film actor known for the silent film Greed

If you like Gibson…

Gilbert— The full name behind the Gib in Gibson, its ultimate source.
Emerson— Another -son surname name used as a first name in the same style as Gibson.
Maison— another modern pick
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Payton— echoes that soft -on sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gibson mean?

Gibson is usually explained as meaning 'son of Gib ' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Gibson?

It's commonly said GIB-sun /ˈɡɪb.sən/.

Is Gibson a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Gibson is used as a boy name.

How popular is Gibson?

In 2024, Gibson ranked #1616 in the U.S. for boys, with 105 births recorded.

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