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Gladis

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Pronounced GLAH-dees /ˈɡlɑ.dis/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish spelling of Gladys — from the Welsh Gwladys, variously 'a princess; royalty; ruler over a land'; also linked to 'a lance/gladiolus'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A princess; royalty: Gladis is the Spanish Gladys. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'GLAH-dees'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowWelsh, Spanish
MeaningA Spanish spelling of Gladys — from the Welsh Gwladys, variously 'a princess; royalty; ruler over a land'; also linked to 'a lance/gladiolus'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9065 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,071

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199018982025

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

Gladis is a Spanish spelling of Gladys — from the Welsh Gwladys, variously 'a princess; royalty; ruler over a land'; also linked to 'a lance/gladiolus' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'GLAH-dees').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-princess at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Gladys comes from the Welsh Gwladys, variously 'a princess; royalty; ruler over a land' — Gladis is a Spanish spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'GLAH-dees').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Gladys — Welsh; routes layered

Variations

GladysGladyzGwladys

Nicknames

Glady

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If you like Gladis…

Gladys— the standard spelling
Glenda— a fellow Gl- Welsh girls' name
Gloria— a sound-adjacent Gl- girls' name
Alis— echoes that soft -is sound
Caris— another Welsh name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gladis mean?

Gladis spells Gladys — Welsh (Gwladys), variously 'a princess; royalty; ruler over a land'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Gladis?

It's said GLAH-dees /ˈɡlɑ.dis/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gladis a boy or girl name?

Gladis is a girl's name.

How popular is Gladis?

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

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