Gibson

English
"Gilbert's son"

Gibson Origin and Meaning

The name Gibson is a boy's name of English origin meaning "Gilbert's son".

Gibson is an undiscovered patronymic surname, with some appealing nicknames. It also brings to mind the popular brand of guitars.

Though rarely heard in front place, Gibson is a popular surname that has been dotted across popular culture—think actors Mel and Thomas, buckaroo Hoot, tennis champ Althea, baseball stars Josh and Kirk, and the illustrator famed as the "Gibson Girl" creator, Charles Dana Gibson.

# 974 in the US

Gibson Rank in US Top 1000

# 3114 on Nameberry

Gibson Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Gibson Popularity

Famous People Named Gibson

  • Gibson Jerome "Gibby" Haynes
    lead singer of American band Butthole Surfers
  • Gibson Borelli
    American teen chef and TV personality
  • Mel Gibson
    American actor

Gibson in Pop Culture

  • Gibson Andrew Praise
    mind,reading boy who appeared in "The X Files"
  • Gibson
    character from the TV series "A.N.T. Farm"
  • Gibson
    character on animated series "Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!"
  • Gibson
    North Carolina, USA
  • Gibson Girl
    symbol of female beauty in the 1890s