Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Joy or happiness, French Form of Julius, Shining Pledge
Pronunciation: gil, /ɡɪl/, G IH L
Popularity Rank: #2,697
Derived from the Hebrew name Gilad, meaning 'happiness' or 'joy'. It can also be a short form of Gilbert or Gilberto.
The name Gil is of Hebrew origin and means Joy or happiness, French Form of Julius, Shining Pledge, Short for Names Beginning with Gil, Kid, Young Goat, Serves Christ, Joy, Happiness, Squire Young Shield. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Gil is commonly found in United States of America, Israel, Mexico, and 82 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: gil
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ɡɪl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G IH L
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Gil is recorded 24,057 times globally, ranking it as the 2,697th most common name worldwide.
Gil is most prevalent in United States of America, with 3,993 occurrences, making it the 1,092th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Gil is found among 1 in every 91 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,092 | 1 : 453 |
| Israel | #135 | 1 : 91 |
| Mexico | #580 | 1 : 280 |
| Brazil | #486 | 1 : 348 |
| France | #1,093 | 1 : 584 |
| Palestine | #243 | 1 : 196 |
| Portugal | #231 | 1 : 125 |
| Saudi Arabia | #4,995 | 1 : 5,366 |
| Italy | #3,167 | 1 : 2,265 |
| Belgium | #1,091 | 1 : 652 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gil from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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