Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Shield or protector, Kid, Young Goat, Shield Bearer
Pronunciation: jiles, /dʒaɪlz/, JH AY L Z
Popularity Rank: #21,689
Derived from the Greek name Aegidius, meaning 'shield' or 'protector'. It was brought to England by the Normans and became popular in the Middle Ages.
The name Giles is of Greek origin and means Shield or protector, Kid, Young Goat, Shield Bearer, A Goatskin Shield of Zeus, Youthful Downy-beared One. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Giles is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, France, and 58 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: jiles
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /dʒaɪlz/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH AY L Z
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Giles is recorded 1,855 times globally, ranking it as the 21,689th most common name worldwide.
Giles is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 1,161 occurrences, making it the 1,034th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Giles is found among 1 in every 472 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #1,034 | 1 : 472 |
| United States of America | #10,514 | 1 : 9,472 |
| France | #12,225 | 1 : 16,935 |
| South Africa | #15,714 | 1 : 37,821 |
| Canada | #8,782 | 1 : 10,498 |
| Belgium | #6,719 | 1 : 9,024 |
| Italy | #26,001 | 1 : 39,418 |
| Ireland | #2,854 | 1 : 3,442 |
| Cameroon | #6,315 | 1 : 17,793 |
| Singapore | #11,470 | 1 : 25,681 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Giles from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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