Jillet as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Jillet

What is the meaning of the name Jillet ?

The baby name Jillet is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɪlət/ (JILL-et).

Jillet is in Origin.

Jillet is a rare English given name with roots in Anglo-Norman French. It derives from Gillet/Gilet, a medieval diminutive of Gilles (English Giles), ultimately from Latin Aegidius and Greek aigidion, “young goat,” associated with the protective aegis. As a surname-turned–first name, Jillet carries the sense of “little Giles” or “one under protection.” The modern pronunciation is typically JILL-it, and usage is unisex, though appearances are extremely uncommon.

Documented as a byname and surname in 13th–15th‑century records of England and northern France, it later traveled to English-speaking colonies via migrants. Spelling has varied widely: Gillet, Gillett, Gillette, and Jillett are attested, with Jillet a streamlined modern form. Related forms include Giles and French Gilles. Contemporary parents may also appreciate its sound echoing Jill and Juliet, despite different etymologies.

⚙ Jillet is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Jillet appears only 4 times in total — found in 3 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.