boy's name
Jean-Gilles
ZHAHN-ZHEEL (French)
- Origin French
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 11
- Births on record 380
Jean-Gilles is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2003 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Jean-Gilles is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 1953, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1944.
- 2 syllables.
Jean-Gilles Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 140 |
| 1960s | 120 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 10 |
How Popular Is Jean-Gilles?
In 2003, Jean-Gilles was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jean-Gilles
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jean-Gilles Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jean-Gilles over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jean-Gilles
- French ZHAHN-ZHEEL
Sibling Names for Jean-Gilles
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jean-Gilles — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jean-Gilles
Is Jean-Gilles a girl's or a boy's name?
Jean-Gilles is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jean-Gilles?
Jean-Gilles has 2 syllables.
When was Jean-Gilles most popular?
Jean-Gilles peaked in 1953, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.