Giselle
Giselle: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /สษชหzษl/ ยท /dสษชหzษl/
Meaning and origin of Giselle
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Giselle.
How popular is Giselle?
Since 1880, 50,186 girls and 44 boys in the U.S. have been named Giselle (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #134 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #5032 in 1986. In 2025 it ranked #382 for girls, with 803 babies given the name.
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Giselle FAQ
What does the name Giselle mean?
A female given name from French. Borrowed from French Giselle.
What is the origin of the name Giselle?
Giselle is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Giselle?
Since 1880, 50,186 girls and 44 boys in the U.S. have been named Giselle (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #134 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #5032 in 1986. In 2025 it ranked #382 for girls, with 803 babies given the name.
Is Giselle a boy or girl name?
Giselle is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 50,186 girls and 44 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.