Gil

Gil is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 27 boys in the United States.

Gil at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gil

Gil belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gil first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #686 in 1957, and in 2024 27 babies received the name — 4,951 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gil in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#686 in 1957
Peak year
1957
Babies named Gil in 2024
27
Total since 1880
4,951

Gil in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1600 in 2011
Babies named Gil in 2025
3
Total since 1996
170

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gil mean?

The meaning of Gil is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gil a boy or girl name?

Gil is a boy name. In 2024, 27 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gil?

Gil comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Gil?

Gil first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #686 in 1957, and 27 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].