Guled

♂ Boy

Pronounced goo-LED /ɡuˈlɛd/Medium

Meaning: From the Somali guled/gulaid, 'victory; triumph; success'; a name of achievement, borne by Somali leadersLow

In 30 seconds: Victory; triumph; success: Guled is Somali. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'goo-LED').

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Origin LowSomali

MeaningFrom the Somali guled/gulaid, 'victory; triumph; success'; a name of achievement, borne by Somali leaders

U.S. rank (2024)#10215 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 110

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Guled comes from the Somali guled/gulaid, 'victory; triumph; success'; a name of achievement, borne by Somali leaders. A crisp, classic name (said 'goo-LED').

In the U.S. it appears in Somali families. Rare, victory at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Guled means 'victory; triumph; success' in Somali — a crisp, aspirational name borne by Somali leaders (said 'goo-LED').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Guled — Somali etymology

Variations

GulaidGuleidGuhad

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Guled mean?

Guled is Somali for 'victory; triumph; success'; a name of achievement borne by Somali leaders.

How do you pronounce Guled?

It's said goo-LED /ɡuˈlɛd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Guled a boy or girl name?

Guled is a boy's name.

How popular is Guled?

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