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What does Gibbs mean?
Gibbs 
as a name for boys is an Old English name, and the name Gibbs means "bright hostage; son of Gilbert". Gibbs is an alternate spelling of Gibbes (Scottish, Old English). Gibbs is also a variation of Gibson (Old English).
STARTS WITH Gi-
ASSOCIATED WITH old english, bright
Variations
OTHER FORMS VIA GIBBES, GIBSON Gibb, Gibbe, Gibbons, Gibby, Gybbes
CREATIVE FORMS(male) Gabbs, ..
(female) Gibal, ..
MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Gibbs Jeffrey (G.J.), ..
How popular is Gibbs?
Gibbs is a rare given name for males but a very popular surname for both adults and children (#478 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)
Which version is better?
Gibson (#974 A YEAR AGO) is the only prominent alternative form of Gibbs (NOT RANKED) rated in the Top 2000. Adoption of this form of Gibbs was well-received among parents a decade ago and is almost as widespread today. (2018 U.S. SSA RECORDS)
Similar Names
Suggested similar-sounding names are Dobbs, Gabbi, Gabbo, Gabby, Gib, Gibbor, Gibor, Gilby, Giles▼ and Hobbs. Like Gibbs, these names are not commonly used.
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