Gil
Gil: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ษกษชl/
Meaning and origin of Gil
- A diminutive of the male given name Gilbert.
Etymology
Shortening.
How popular is Gil?
Since 1880, 4,971 boys in the U.S. have been named Gil. Its highest rank for boys was #686 in 1957. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Gil
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Gil FAQ
What does the name Gil mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Gilbert. Shortening.
How popular is the name Gil?
Since 1880, 4,971 boys in the U.S. have been named Gil. Its highest rank for boys was #686 in 1957. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Gil a boy or girl name?
Gil is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 4,971 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.