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Gilead

♂ Boy

Pronounced GIL-ee-ad /ˈgɪl.i.æd/High

Meaning: From the Hebrew Gilad, 'a hill/heap of testimony; a monument' — a mountainous region east of the Jordan; we note the biblical placeLow

In 30 seconds: A hill of testimony; a monument: Gilead is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm. We note the biblical place.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Gilad, 'a hill/heap of testimony; a monument' — a mountainous region east of the Jordan; we note the biblical place
U.S. rank (2024)#9261 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 90

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519922024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gilead comes from the Hebrew Gilad, 'a hill/heap of testimony; a monument' — a mountainous region east of the Jordan (we note the biblical place). A lyrical, classic name (said 'GIL-ee-ad').

In the U.S. it appears in Christian and Jewish families. Rare, a-hill-of-testimony at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Gilead means 'a hill/heap of testimony; a monument' — a mountainous region east of the Jordan (famous for its balm) — a lyrical, classic name (we note the biblical place; said 'GIL-ee-ad').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Gilead — Hebrew; biblical place

Variations

GiladGiladiGil'ad

Nicknames

Gil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gilead mean?

Gilead is Hebrew for 'a hill/heap of testimony; a monument' — a region east of the Jordan. We note the biblical place.

How do you pronounce Gilead?

It's said GIL-ee-ad /ˈgɪl.i.æd/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gilead a boy or girl name?

Gilead is a boy's name.

How popular is Gilead?

Gilead is a very rare name in the U.S.

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