Gil
Meaning of Gil
Originating from multiple languages, the name Gil is primarily associated with boys. In English, it is pronounced as "gil" (/ɡil/), while in Spanish, it takes on the pronunciation of "heel" (/xil/) and in Italian, it is pronounced as "jeel" (/dʒil/). A variation of this name is Gill. In the United States, Gil has been steadily used as a given name for newborn boys over the years. While its popularity has fluctuated, it has maintained a presence in baby naming charts consistently. With a long history and diverse linguistic roots, Gil offers a strong and timeless choice for parents seeking a unique yet familiar name for their little one.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as gil (/ɡil/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as heel (/xil/)
Italian
- Pronunced as jeel (/dʒil/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Gil
| Gil Scott-Heron - Gilbert Scott-Heron was an influential American jazz poet, singer, and musician known for his spoken-word performances and his impact on hip hop music. |
| Gil Kane was a Latvian-born American comics artist known for his work across major comics companies and characters from the 1940s to the 1990s. |
| Gil Hodges - Gilbert Ray Hodges was a renowned American first baseman and manager in Major League Baseball, known for his outstanding career with the Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers and his record-breaking achievements. |
| Gil Evans - Ian Ernest Gilmore Evans was a Canadian-American jazz pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader, known for his influential work in cool jazz, modal jazz, free jazz, and jazz fusion, particularly his collaborations with Miles Davis. |
| Gil Cedillo - Gilbert Anthony Cedillo is an American politician who served as a member of the Los Angeles City Council for the 1st district and was previously a member of the California State Assembly and the California State Senate. |
| Richard Gil Kerlikowske served as the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. |
| Gil Gutknecht - Gilbert William Gutknecht Jr. is a former American politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Minnesota's 1st congressional district from 1994 to 2007. |
| Gil González Dávila, also known as Gil González de Ávila, was a Spanish conquistador and the first European to explore present-day Nicaragua. |
| Gilbert Harvey Brandt, also known as Gil Brandt, was a prominent American football executive for the Dallas Cowboys and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. |
| Gil Amelio - Gilbert Frank Amelio is an American technology executive known for his work at Bell Labs, Fairchild Semiconductor, Rockwell International, National Semiconductor, and as the CEO of Apple Computer. |
| Gil Cisneros - Gilbert Ray Cisneros Jr. is an American government official, philanthropist, and politician who served as Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness in the Biden administration and as the U.S. representative for California's 39th congressional district. |
| Gil Gerard is an American actor known for portraying Captain William "Buck" Rogers in the television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. |
| Gil Stratton Jr. was a Brooklyn-born actor and sportscaster who lived in Toluca Lake, California and passed away from congestive heart failure. |
| Gil Shaham is an American violinist known for his Jewish heritage. |
| Gil Shohat is a versatile Israeli classical music composer, conductor, pianist, and lecturer. |
