Gillian

Q: Is Gillian a boy or girl name?

Gillian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #21446, and as a girl name it ranks #3126.

Q: How popular is the name Gillian?

Gillian is ranked #21446 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ j-IHL-ee-uhn ]

Boy Name #21,446 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gillian is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-IHL-ee-uhn.

Parents who love the name Gillian often also consider Gina, Gilbert, Giles .

Popularity Over Time

#21,446

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #21,446
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Gil Giy Gilie Gillie

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Also a Girl Name

Gillian is also used as a girl name, ranked #3126.

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Similar Names

Gina Gilbert Giles Gideon Gillie Gibson Gid Gilford

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gillian

Is Gillian a boy or girl name?

Gillian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #21446. As a girl name, it is ranked #3126. Gillian is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Gillian?

Gillian is pronounced j-IHL-ee-uhn.

How popular is the name Gillian?

Gillian is currently ranked #21446 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Gillian?

Common nicknames for Gillian include Gil, Giy, Gilie, and Gillie.

Is Gillian a common or rare name?

Gillian is an uncommon name, ranked #21446 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gillian

Gillian is a boy name .

Is Gillian a boy or girl name? Gillian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,446 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,126. Gillian is more commonly used as a girl name.

Gillian is currently ranked #21,446 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Gillian include Gil, Giy, Gilie, and Gillie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.