Boy name · Scottish Gaelic
Gilchrist
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: servant of ChristGilchrist is a boy's name that comes from Scottish Gaelic and means "servant of Christ". It is used in Scottish.
- Meaning
- Servant of Christ
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- GIL-krist (Scottish Gaelic)
Meaning and origin of Gilchrist
As a boy's name, Gilchrist comes from Scottish Gaelic and means "servant of Christ". It is used in Scottish.
In Scottish Gaelic, say GIL-krist. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Gilchrist is also a surname: the 2,909th most common in the 2020 US Census, held by 12,077 people. See the most common last names.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Gilchrist on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Gilchrist on 3 lists.
“From Gille Crìosd, servant of Christ. Say GIL-krist.”
From Scottish boy names, highland names in English spelling
“Gille Chriosd, servant of Christ”
From Scottish last names, scottish surnames from trades and the church
“Gaelic Gille Chrìosd, servant of Christ”
From Unique last names, uncommon Scottish last names
How popular is Gilchrist?
- Recent US rank
- Fewer than 5 babies in 2025
- Best rank
- #7,231 in 1994
- 7 babies that year
- Babies since 1989
- At least 18
- Years with under 5 are not listed
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Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Names with a similar meaning
- ChristianFollower of Christ (Greek, boy)
- ChristinaFollower of Christ (Greek, girl)
- AbdullahServant of God (Arabic, boy)
- ChristineFollower of Christ (Greek, girl)
- CristinaFollower of Christ (Greek, girl)
- ChrissieFollower of Christ (Greek, girl)
- ChristianeFollower of Christ (Latin, girl)
- CristianoFollower of Christ (Greek, boy)
- KerstinFollower of Christ (Greek, girl)
- KirstieFollower of Christ (Greek, girl)
Middle names for Gilchrist
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
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Gilchrist: common questions
What does the name Gilchrist mean?
Gilchrist comes from Scottish Gaelic and means "servant of Christ".
Is Gilchrist a boy or girl name?
Gilchrist is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Gilchrist come from?
Gilchrist comes from Scottish Gaelic and means "servant of Christ". Today it is used in Scottish.
How do you pronounce Gilchrist?
In Scottish Gaelic, say GIL-krist. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
What middle names go with Gilchrist?
Middle names that flow well with Gilchrist include Abel, Ansel, Ford, Leo and Mark. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.