Globally, غيلبرت (Gilbert 
, Crofton 
, غيلبرت 
) is a widespread boy's given name. The first name غيلبرت is characteristic of France, where it is a common male name, Philippines, and Cameroon, where it is quite a common boy's name (explore the name in all countries). In absolute terms, it most frequently occurs in France, Philippines, and the United States. Very seldom, غيلبرت is the last name as well as the forename.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Gilbert | United Kingdom, France, United States, Philippines, Kenya |
| Crofton | Canada, United Kingdom, France, United States, Australia |
| غيلبرت | Tunisia, Lebanon |
غيلبرت is also a popular name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Gil Grissom , the fictional character on the CBS crime drama, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Gilbert Huph , the fictional human in the 2004 film The Incredibles; Gilbert Durandal , the fictional character from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny; Gilbert Blythe , the fictional character, Anne of Green Gables and Gilbert Kane , character in Alien, and in many other works.