Gilad
Meaning
“Hebrew form of Gilead, the biblical highland: heap of witness”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Gilad has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Gilad
Most people given the name Gilad in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Gilad deep dive
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