The nameGuislain
Guislain is a variant of Ghislain.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
From the Germanic gisil, "pledge, hostage".
Origin
Germanic.
History
In France it was given in small numbers until the 1960s.
Popularity of the name Guislain
Guislain in France
1949peak year (15 births)
525babies named Guislain in France since 1900
Guislain was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 85 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Guislain. Half of all babies named Guislain in France were born before 1952, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Guislain in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Guislain mean?
From the Germanic gisil, "pledge, hostage".
What is the origin of the name Guislain?
Germanic.
Is Guislain a girl's or a boy's name?
Guislain is a boy's name.