What Gilberto means
Gilberto is a boy name of Germanic origin meaning "bright pledge". It is built from Germanic gisil (pledge, hostage) and beraht (bright). It is pronounced heel-BER-to.
Gilberto Bosques, the diplomat who saved thousands from the Nazis. Gilberto Owen, poet.
Nicknames in Mexico: Gil, Beto. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: a common name in Mexico.
