Giles
Giles: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /d͡ʒaɪlz/
Meaning and origin of Giles
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Medieval English form of Old French saints' name Giles, modern Gilles, an altered form of Latin Aegīdius, from Ancient Greek Αἰγίδιος (Aigídios), derivative of αἰγίδιον (aigídion, “kid, young goat”).
How popular is Giles?
Since 1880, 4,732 boys in the U.S. have been named Giles. Its highest rank for boys was #367 in 1881. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Giles FAQ
What does the name Giles mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek. Medieval English form of Old French saints' name Giles, modern Gilles, an altered form of Latin Aegīdius, from Ancient Greek Αἰγίδιος (Aigídios), derivative of αἰγίδιον (aigídion, “kid, young goat”).
What is the origin of the name Giles?
Giles is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Giles?
Since 1880, 4,732 boys in the U.S. have been named Giles. Its highest rank for boys was #367 in 1881. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Giles a boy or girl name?
Giles is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 4,732 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.