The nameGislain
Gislain is a variant of Ghislain.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
From the Germanic gisil, "pledge, hostage".
Origin
Germanic.
History
In France it was mostly given from the 1940s to the 1960s.
Popularity of the name Gislain
Gislain in France
1948peak year (20 births)
570babies named Gislain in France since 1900
Gislain was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 115 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Gislain. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1948. Half of all babies named Gislain in France were born before 1959, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gislain mean?
From the Germanic gisil, "pledge, hostage".
What is the origin of the name Gislain?
Germanic.
Is Gislain a girl's or a boy's name?
Gislain is a boy's name.