Giles vs Ryerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giles

Boy #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

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Boy #4,985 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ryer, from the rye field settlement"

Origin: Dutch/English

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Giles Rank #5,104

Ryerson Rank #4,985

Ryerson is more popular, ranked #4985 vs #5104 for Giles.

Is Giles or Ryerson more popular?

Ryerson is more popular, ranked #4985 compared to Giles at #5104 in the United States.

What do Giles and Ryerson mean?

Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin). Ryerson means "son of Ryer, from the rye field settlement" (Dutch/English origin).

Are Giles and Ryerson boy or girl names?

Giles is primarily a boy name. Ryerson is primarily a boy name.