Gilles
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About Gilles
Gilles is a French masculine name derived from the Latin name Aegidius, which means 'shield' or 'young goat'. Popular throughout medieval France, Gilles became associated with the 7th-century hermit Saint Gilles (Saint Aegidius), who was counted among the Fourteen Holy Helpers. The name is pronounced 'zheel' in French, with a soft 'g' sound. While common in France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Quebec, Gilles remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries. Notable bearers include French ballet dancer Gilles Guilbert and Canadian hockey player Gilles Meloche. The name carries associations of French culture and heritage while offering an elegant alternative to the more familiar English form, Giles.
Pronounced ZHEEL.
As of October 2026, Gilles ranked #9685 in US births in 2001 SSA, peaked at #2072 in 1946.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Gilles on lists
Famous Gilless
- Gilles Bensimon
French fashion photographer
- Gilles Marini
French,American actor
- Gilles Müller
Luxembourgish professional tennis player
- Gilles Deleuze
French philosopher
- Gilles Simon
French tennis player
- Gilles Peterson
French,British DJ
- (Joseph) Gilles Henri Villeneuve
Canadian racing driver
- Gilles Sunu
French footballer
- Gilles de Rais
15th,century serial killer
Gilles in pop culture
- Gilles
character in "La Femme de Gilles" by Madeleine Bourdouxhe