Gibb
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Gibb
The given name 'Gibb' is a diminutive or pet form of the name 'Gilbert', derived from the Old Germanic elements *gisil* ("pledge" or "hostage") and *beraht* ("bright"), thus meaning "bright pledge." It is primarily used in Scottish and English cultures, often as a surname or given name, with historical prominence in Scotland where it was associated with the Clan Gibb and figures like the 18th-century Scottish poet and songwriter Robert Burns's friend, William Gibb.
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Etymology
The given name 'Gibb' is a diminutive or pet form of the name 'Gilbert', derived from the Old Germanic elements *gisil* ("pledge" or "hostage") and *beraht* ("bright"), thus meaning "bright pledge." It is primarily used in Scottish and English cultures, often as a surname or given name, with historical prominence in Scotland where it was associated with the Clan Gibb and figures like the 18th-century Scottish poet and songwriter Robert Burns's friend, William Gibb.
Gibb currently ranks #8,586 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1953.
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