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Giles

Giles is a boy's name of French origin meaning “kid, young goat.” In 2024 it was given to 19 boys in the United States.

Giles at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French · English & American
Meaning
“kid, young goat”
Pronunciation
/d͡ʒaɪlz/
Also spelled
Aegidius

About the name Giles

Giles belongs to the French and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “kid, young goat” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Aegidius.

In the United States, Giles first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #367 in 1881, and in 2024 19 babies received the name — 4,719 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Giles in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#367 in 1881
Peak year
1918
Babies named Giles in 2024
19
Total since 1880
4,719

Giles in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#378 in 1997
Babies named Giles in 2025
3
Total since 1996
554

Spellings & short forms

Aegidius

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Giles mean?

Giles means “kid, young goat” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Giles a boy or girl name?

Giles is a boy name. In 2024, 19 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Giles?

Giles comes from the French and English & American tradition. It is also spelled Aegidius.

How popular is the name Giles?

Giles first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #367 in 1881, and 19 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Giles?

Giles is pronounced /d͡ʒaɪlz/ (IPA).

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