Gilles
- Pronunciation
- [Gi-lles]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Shield-Bearer
- Origin
- Greek
Gilles Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 359 baby boys have been named Gilles. The name peaked in 1928 with 13 US births that year (rank #2316).
Top States for Gilles
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Gilles births are: Maine (7).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Gilles
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6-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Gilles's exact length and starting letter: Gaagii, Gabbar, Gabhan, Gabino, Gabrio.
Quick Facts About Gilles
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Compare Gilles to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Gilles against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).