What origin is the name Gil?

Gil comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Gil a popular name?

Gil is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Gil does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Gil?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Gil — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Gil

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gil

Gil

Boy

hebrew

1 syllable

Gil is a hebrew boy's name meaning "French form of julius; happiness; serves christ; joy; squire young shield; diminutive of gilbert: derived from the name gilbride, meaning servant of st. bridget".

Parents who choose Gil pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "French form of julius; happiness; serves christ; joy; squire young shield; diminutive of gilbert: derived from the name gilbride, meaning servant of st. bridget". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

French form of julius; happiness; serves christ; joy; squire young shield; diminutive of gilbert: derived from the name gilbride, meaning servant of st. bridget

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Gil

Very rare in US records

What does Gil mean?

Gil is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "French form of julius; happiness; serves christ; joy; squire young shield; diminutive of gilbert: derived from the name gilbride, meaning servant of st. bridget".

Is Gil a rare name?

Yes. Gil does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Gil

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Gil

Gil means "French form of julius; happiness; serves christ; joy; squire young shield; diminutive of gilbert: derived from the name gilbride, meaning servant of st. bridget" — these names share that spirit.