Gladys

Pronunciation: [ gl-AD-ihs ]

Boy Name #29,878 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gladys is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced gl-AD-ihs.

Parents who love the name Gladys often also consider Gladys, Glenna, Glenn .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,878
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Gla Gly Glaie Gladie

Also a Girl Name

Gladys is also used as a girl name, ranked #3446.

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Similar Names

Gladys Glenna Glenn Glenn Glen Glennie Gloria Glendora

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gladys

Is Gladys a boy or girl name?

Gladys is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29878. As a girl name, it is ranked #3446. Gladys is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Gladys?

Gladys is pronounced gl-AD-ihs.

How popular is the name Gladys?

Gladys is currently ranked #29878 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Gladys?

Common nicknames for Gladys include Gla, Gly, Glaie, and Gladie.

Is Gladys a common or rare name?

Gladys is an uncommon name, ranked #29878 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gladys

Gladys is a boy name .

Is Gladys a boy or girl name? Gladys is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,878 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,446. Gladys is more commonly used as a girl name.

Gladys is currently ranked #29,878 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Gladys include Gla, Gly, Glaie, and Gladie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.