Giles vs Joy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giles

Boy #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

English French Medieval European

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Boy #4,996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great happiness, delight"

Origin: Old French joie via Latin gaudium

American English Christian Filipino

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Giles Rank #5,104

Joy Rank #4,996

Joy is more popular, ranked #4996 vs #5104 for Giles.

Is Giles or Joy more popular?

Joy is more popular, ranked #4996 compared to Giles at #5104 in the United States.

What do Giles and Joy mean?

Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin). Joy means "great happiness, delight" (Old French joie via Latin gaudium origin).

Are Giles and Joy boy or girl names?

Giles is primarily a boy name. Joy is primarily a boy name.