Gilles
Pronunciation: [ zh-EEL ]
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Gilles first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 189 babies have been named Gilles in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gilles is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,497 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,497
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Gilles
Gilles is a boy name .
Gilles is currently ranked #20,497 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gilles include Gil, Gill, Gilly, Gillie, Giy, Giie, and Gilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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