Is Gillis a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Gillis is commonly used as a Boy name.

How do you pronounce Gillis?

GIL-iss · IPA: //ˈɡɪl.ɪs//

Gillis Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationGIL-iss / /ˈɡɪl.ɪs/

Dutch; Scottish

Meaning

Dutch: servant of the church; Scottish: youthful

Historical & Cultural Background

Gillis is derived from the Dutch name 'Gielis,' which is a diminutive form of 'Giel,' meaning 'servant of the church.' In Scotland, it has been used as a variant of the name 'Giles,' which has roots in the Greek name 'Aegidius.' The name has historical significance in both regions, often associated with religious or noble lineage.

Similar Names

Giles Gilbert Gio Gioia Gino

Variants

Gielis
Gilles

International Variants

Gilles (French)
Gielis (Dutch)
Gillis (Scottish)

Famous people named Gillis

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Fictional characters named Gillis

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Sibling Suggestions

Gideon Gavin Graham Galen Gareth Gordon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gillis was first seen in the United States in 1900. Gillis has ranked as high as #890 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Alabama, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Gillis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gillis (1951)

State	Births	Share
KY	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1900	5
1909	5
1911	5
1912	12
1913	8
1915	18
1916	18
1917	8
1918	12
1919	17
1920	15
1921	14
1922	18
1923	20
1924	12
1925	12
1926	11
1927	12
1928	14
1929	10
1930	13
1931	14
1932	16
1933	16
1934	12
1935	9
1936	6
1937	9
1938	10
1939	12
1940	9
1941	11
1942	15
1943	11
1944	16
1945	17
1946	8
1947	9
1948	13
1949	11
1950	14
1951	20
1952	13
1953	13
1954	10
1955	15
1956	14
1957	8
1958	10
1959	10
1960	8
1961	10
1963	13
1964	10
1965	7
1967	8
1968	5
1971	5
1974	8
1976	5
1979	7
1982	5
1985	5
2001	6