origin of last name giles
Giles /gi-les/ [1 syll.] as a boys' name is pronounced jiles. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Giles is small goat.From Aigidios. The name refers to the goat-skin that ancient shields were made of.iles is an unusual given name for men but a very prominent surname for all people (#805 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity of Giles for boys.