Gijs
Meaning: Bright pledge
Origin: Germanic/Dutch
Gender: Boy
Rank in Netherlands: #90
Total births: 11,690
History: Gijs is a Dutch short form of Gijsbert, from Germanic 'gisal' (pledge) and 'beraht' (bright). A characteristically Dutch informal name.
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Every number here comes directly from the Netherlands’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2014) | #22 |
| Babies named Gijs in 2014 | 415 |
| Total recorded in the Netherlands | 11,690 |
| Peak year | 2001 (509 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #18 |
| Years in records | 1955–2014 (60 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 1 spot |
Frequently asked about Gijs
What does the name Gijs mean?
Gijs means “Bright pledge” from Germanic/Dutch roots.
What is the origin of the name Gijs?
Gijs has Germanic/Dutch origin. The traditional meaning is “Bright pledge”.
How popular is Gijs in the Netherlands?
Gijs ranked #22 in the Netherlands in 2014 — given to 415 babies that year.
When was Gijs most popular?
Gijs peaked in 2001 with 509 babies registered that year in the Netherlands.
Is Gijs a boy or girl name?
Gijs is predominantly a boys' name in the Netherlands — over 90% of Gijss in registered births are male.
How long has Gijs been recorded in the Netherlands?
Gijs appears in birth records in the Netherlands across 60 years — from 1955 through 2014.