What origin is the name Jilles?

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

What are good sister names for Jilles?

Names from the same dutch tradition pair naturally with Jilles — for example Tess, Sofie, Isa. You can browse more on our dutch names page.

Is it Jilles or Jiles?

Both spellings are used. Jilles means "Child of God"; Jiles is listed with the meaning "Shield bearer.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Jilles

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jilles

Jilles

Boy

Dutch

2 syllables

Jilles is a Dutch boy's name meaning "Child of God".

Jilles is a boy's name of Dutch origin meaning "Child of God". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Dutch
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Jilles mean?

Child of God

How popular is Jilles?

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Quick answers about Jilles

What does Jilles mean?

Jilles is a boy name of Dutch origin meaning "Child of God".

How popular is Jilles?

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Sister names that go with Jilles

Tess Sofie Isa Romy Ilse Evi

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Jilles.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Other spellings of Jilles

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Jiles — "Shield bearer." (English)

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Jilles at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: J
Ends with: -es
Vowels: 2 of 6 letters

Which other names end in -es?

James

6-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Jilles?

Jilles means "Child of God" — these names share that spirit.

Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)

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