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Gilbert just makes me think of Gilbert Gottfried. That is literally the only thing I can think of.

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I went to school with a kid named Julio.

I'm all in support of clunky old man names, but Gilbert is just too clunky and elderly for my taste. Gil is a nicer nickname than Bertie, but I still only imagine a 90 year old. Gilberto feels a little fresher.

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I know several people named Julio. I wasn't aware of it being used as a parody name. It's a common name in my area.

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Gilbert fits the trend of grandparents/ great grandparents' names that are returning. I think it's a bit geeky, but that's me. Gil or Bert work better than Bertie. Bertie reminds me of King George VI. Johnny Depp played the title character in What's Eating Gilbert Grape, and there was a Packer named Gilbert Brown for namesakes.

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Julio- I think that in the US at least, Julio is too closely associated with Julio Iglesias. The image I have of a Julio is a romantic Latino singer trying to sweep someone off their feet.

I'm never cared much for Gilbert (yes, it does sound quite nerdy and geeky to me) though I do happen to happen to very quiltly like its diminutive "Gil" yes, even knowing its a name of an animal part.

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I know of two Gilbert's. One of them is a cousin of mine and the other is his father who...
Well let's just say he's the type of man who expiremented with drugs in his earliar years, is often seen walking around with no shoes (his feet most repulsive) and hardly ever takes a shower. (Maybe once in a blue moon. Gross I know) He was also very abusive to kids back in the day and abusive in general.
So that image will always stick to mind. I happen to be fond of "Gil" but will never have the guts to openly admit that to anyone who knows the man.
I don't like Julio. I prefer Julian a bit more