BoyHebrew origin

Gilad: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Hill of testimony, a name rooted in the landscape of promise.

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Current rank
#12573
Peak
#3656 in 1974

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1969: #463219691970: #498719701990: #552919902000: #770220002005: #1204820052010: #1120520102015: #989520152020: #125732020#1#12573

What Gilad Means

Gilad is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Hill of testimony, a name rooted in the landscape of promise.

How Popular Gilad Is

Gilad currently ranks #12573 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3656 in 1974. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Gilad

  • Gilad is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Gilad is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
  • Part of the beloved nature-name trend.

Names Like Gilad

Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Gilad

Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Gilad.

Questions About Gilad

What does Gilad mean?

Gilad is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Hill of testimony, a name rooted in the landscape of promise.

How popular is Gilad?

Gilad currently ranks #12573 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3656 in 1974. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Gilad come from?

Gilad comes from Hebrew roots. Gilad is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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