Gil vs Rigo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gil

Boy #4,030 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,030
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gil Rank #4,030
Rigo Rank #3,864

Rigo is more popular, ranked #3864 vs #4030 for Gil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gil ___

  • Gil David
  • Gil James
  • Gil Alexander
  • Gil Thomas
  • Gil Michael
  • Gil Robert

Rigo ___

  • Rigo Antonio
  • Rigo Manuel
  • Rigo Carlos
  • Rigo Luis
  • Rigo Angel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gil

Noa Eli Maya Lior Tamar

If you choose Rigo

Diego Marco Sofia Elena Miguel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gil or Rigo more popular?

Rigo is more popular, ranked #3864 compared to Gil at #4030 in the United States.

What do Gil and Rigo mean?

Gil means "joy, happiness" (Hebrew origin). Rigo means "ruler, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Gil and Rigo boy or girl names?

Gil is primarily a boy name. Rigo is primarily a boy name.

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