UK boy's name
Gilad
A Hebrew masculine name meaning "everlasting joy" or "joyous celebration".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gilad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Gilad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3865, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1998 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Gilad is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Gilad. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gilad ranked #3865 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 boys were registered as Gilad.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gilad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3865
2010
Births in 2010
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Gilad mean?
The name Gilad has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "gilad," which means "perpetual happiness" or "everlasting joy." The name likely emerged in the region of ancient Canaan, which encompassed parts of modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gilad can be found in the Bible. In the Book of Judges, Gilad is mentioned as the name of a region east of the Jordan River, which was settled by the tribe of Manasseh. This biblical reference suggests that the name has been in use for over three millennia.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Gilad. One of the earliest known was Gilad ben David (born around 1052 BCE), a prominent military commander who served under King David in ancient Israel. Another significant figure was Gilad ben Achikam (born around 597 BCE), a Jewish leader who played a role in the events surrounding the Babylonian exile.
During the Middle Ages, the name Gilad was less common but still present. Gilad al-Dimashqi (born around 1256 CE) was a renowned Arab historian and geographer from Damascus, who wrote extensively about the region and its history.
In more recent times, Gilad Shalit (born 1986) is a former Israeli soldier who gained international attention when he was captured by Palestinian militants in 2006 and held captive for over five years before being released in a prisoner exchange.
Gilad Bloom (born 1979) is an Israeli singer and songwriter known for his fusion of various musical styles, including rock, pop, and Middle Eastern influences. He has released several successful albums and has gained a following both in Israel and abroad.
While the name Gilad has its roots in the Hebrew language and culture, it has transcended borders and gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly among Jewish communities. Its enduring meaning of "perpetual happiness" or "everlasting joy" has likely contributed to its longevity and appeal across generations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Gilad over time
The chart below shows babies named Gilad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Gilad, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2010, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gilad by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gilad was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3865 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3950 | 12 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Gilad
- George 121,258
- Gabriel 20,581
- Grayson 7,636
- Gregory 2,925
- Guy 2,646
- Gareth 2,092
- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Gilad: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gilad in the UK right now?
In 2010, Gilad was ranked #3865 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Gilad most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Gilad in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gilad?
A Hebrew masculine name meaning "everlasting joy" or "joyous celebration".
How many people are called Gilad in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Gilad across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.