Gile
Pronunciation: [ g-EYEL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Gile first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 5 babies have been named Gile in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gile is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,562 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,562
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Old Norse/Germanic origin
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Old High German origin
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Old Norse via American English origin
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Greek origin
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Irish origin
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Germanic/Hebrew combined origin
"resolute protector who adds blessings"
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis