Guled
Meaningvictory · Somali
Guled is an African boy name meaning “victory”, with Somali roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
Did you know?
- GenerationGuled peaked in 1996, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Guled you'd meet today is about 29 years old.
- HistoryGuled first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Guled
Guled is a boy name of African origin meaning “victory”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Guled
What does the name Guled mean?
Guled means “victory” and comes from Somali. Names built around “victory” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Nicholas (“victory of the people”), Nico (“victory of the people”), Nicolas (“victory of the people”) and Niko (“victory of the people”).
What is the origin of the name Guled?
Guled is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Somali. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Guled a boy or girl name?
Guled is a boy name.
How popular is the name Guled?
Guled is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #5,982 in 1996, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Guled?
If you like Guled, you might also like Nicholas, Nico, Nicolas and Niko.
What should I know before naming my baby Guled?
Guled is an African boy name meaning “victory”, with Somali roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.