Giles vs Kroi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giles

Boy #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

Cultural Roots

English French Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,104
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gil, Giy, Giie

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Kroi

Boy #5,279 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"after, behind (positional)"

Origin: Khmer

Cultural Roots

Cambodian Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,279
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Giles Rank #5,104
Kroi Rank #5,279

Giles is more popular, ranked #5104 vs #5279 for Kroi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Giles ___

  • Giles Henry
  • Giles William
  • Giles Edward
  • Giles Thomas
  • Giles Frederick
  • Giles Arthur

Kroi ___

  • Kroi James
  • Kroi Lee
  • Kroi Thomas
  • Kroi Henry
  • Kroi Dean
  • Kroi Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Giles

Miles Hugo Ambrose Felix Cecily

If you choose Kroi

Sokha Dara Remy Kai Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giles or Kroi more popular?

Giles is more popular, ranked #5104 compared to Kroi at #5279 in the United States.

What do Giles and Kroi mean?

Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin). Kroi means "after, behind (positional)" (Khmer origin).

Are Giles and Kroi boy or girl names?

Giles is primarily a boy name. Kroi is primarily a boy name.

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