Gillon
Boy name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Gillon: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 1980.
Gillon is a Scottish variant of the more familiar Julian, ultimately tracing back to the Roman family name Julianus, which itself derives from Julius—likely linked to the Greek _ioulos_, meaning "downy-bearded," a youthful attribute. Its most notable bearer is Dr. James Gillon (1738-1806), a Scottish physician and classical scholar who became a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. The name also has a quiet geographical echo: Gillon Point on the Isle of Arran shares the root, though this spot was named after a local clan, not a person. Gillon remains a rare but distinctive choice, offering a softer, more melodic alternative to Julian while retaining its ancient, dignified pedigree.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19807 babies
- Latest (1981)
- #2764 babies
- Total births
- 11since 1980
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y