Gillespie Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationGIL-es-pee / /ˈɡɪl.ɛs.pi/

Scottish; Irish

Meaning

Scottish: servant of God; Irish: from the church

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Gillespie is of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name 'Gille Easbaig', meaning 'servant of the bishop'. It has been used as both a surname and a given name. The name reflects the historical significance of the church in Scottish and Irish culture, particularly during the medieval period.

Trend Summary

The name Gillespie has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.

Similar Names

GilbertGideonGalenGavinGareth

Variants

  • Gillespy

International Variants

  • Gillespie (Scottish)
  • Gillespie (Irish)

Famous people named Gillespie

Gillespie McIver was a Scottish politician known for his contributions to local governance.

Gillespie S. Smith was a notable American educator and advocate for educational reform.

Gillespie M. McGowan was a prominent figure in the field of environmental science.

Fictional characters named Gillespie

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Sibling Suggestions

GrahamEwanMalcolmFinlayCallumAngus

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gillespie was first seen in the United States in 1912. Gillespie has ranked as high as #665 nationally, which occurred in 1912, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Gillespie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gillespie

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19125