What origin is the name Gilead?

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

Is Gilead a popular name?

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

What are good sister names for Gilead?

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

Gilead

Q: Is Gilead a rare name?

Yes. Gilead 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.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gilead

Gilead

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Gilead is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name taken from the biblical region known for its healing balm and mountainous terrain.".

Parents who choose Gilead pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "A Hebrew name taken from the biblical region known for its healing balm and mountainous terrain.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.