Gender: Male
Origin: French
Meaning: Shield or protector, Shield Bearer, Kid, Young Goat
Pronunciation: zheel, /ʒil/, ZH IY L
Popularity Rank: #1,819
Derived from the Greek name Aegidius, meaning 'shield' or 'protector'. It is of French origin and is a popular name in France and other French-speaking countries.
The name Gilles is of French origin and means Shield or protector, Shield Bearer, Kid, Young Goat, Small Goat, Servant of Jesus. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gilles is commonly found in France, Belgium, Canada, and 63 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: zheel
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ʒil/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: ZH IY L
ZH: Pronounce as in "measure" (M EH ZH ER)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Gilles is recorded 36,476 times globally, ranking it as the 1,819th most common name worldwide.
Gilles is most prevalent in France, with 29,789 occurrences, making it the 110th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Gilles is found among 1 in every 44 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #110 | 1 : 44 |
| Belgium | #194 | 1 : 104 |
| Canada | #610 | 1 : 391 |
| Switzerland | #425 | 1 : 306 |
| Cameroon | #593 | 1 : 863 |
| Italy | #4,231 | 1 : 3,379 |
| Luxembourg | #71 | 1 : 107 |
| Netherlands | #2,249 | 1 : 1,459 |
| United States of America | #9,662 | 1 : 8,454 |
| Morocco | #10,151 | 1 : 13,675 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gilles from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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