Gilliam
Pronunciation: [ g-IHL-ee-uhm ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gilliam first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 46 babies have been named Gilliam in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gilliam is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,104 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,104
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old Norse fagr origin
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Old English origin
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About the Name Gilliam
Gilliam is a boy name .
Is Gilliam a boy or girl name? Gilliam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,104 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,238. Gilliam is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gilliam is currently ranked #38,104 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gilliam include Gil, Gill, Gilly, Gillie, Iam, Iamy, Iamie, Giy, Giie, and Gilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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