Meaning & Origin
a male given name from Spanish
Gilberto is a boy's and girl's baby name of Spanish origin, the Spanish and Italian form of Gilbert, from the Old German elements gisil ('pledge') and beraht ('bright'), meaning 'bright pledge' or 'shining promise.' It has been a staple of Spanish-speaking communities for centuries.
Gilberto carries a warm, old-school Latin charm — it's the name of grandfathers, of bossa nova legends (João Gilberto pioneered the genre), and of men who know how to tell a good story. Formal and friendly in equal measure.