Gibson
Gibson: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หษกษชbsษn/
Meaning and origin of Gibson
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Gibb + -son.
How popular is Gibson?
Since 1880, 151 girls and 5,410 boys in the U.S. have been named Gibson (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7392 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #724 in 1882. In 2025, 98 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Gibson FAQ
What does the name Gibson mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. From Gibb + -son.
What is the origin of the name Gibson?
Gibson is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Gibson?
Since 1880, 151 girls and 5,410 boys in the U.S. have been named Gibson (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7392 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #724 in 1882. In 2025, 98 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Gibson a boy or girl name?
Gibson is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 151 girls and 5,410 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.