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Gill
Gill means “Ravine, glen”. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Gill is a boy baby name of Surname origin, meaning "Ravine, glen". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Gill often also consider Gil.
Gill meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Ravine, glen
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Gill to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Gill as G·I·L·L, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Gill is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Gill variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Gilla, Gille, Gilly.
- Nicknames: Gill works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Gill with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Gill middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Gil, Gale, Gala, Glee, Gayle — full picks on the sibling names for Gill guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Gill? Browse our names like Gill guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Gill
What does the name Gill mean?
Gill means "Ravine, glen" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Gill is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Gill?
Gill originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Gill?
Gill has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Gill a boy's or girl's name?
Gill is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Gill in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Gill sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Gill?
Names that share Gill's sound and style include Gil, Gale, Gala, Glee, Gayle.
What middle names pair well with Gill?
Good middle-name fits for Gill pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Gill is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Gill is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Gill?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Gill share its rhythm without rhyming — Gil, Gale, Gala all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.