Monument of witness or rocky region
Derived from the Hebrew 'Gil'ad', it refers to a mountainous region east of the Jordan River mentioned frequently in the Old Testament. The name is often associated with the 'Balm of Gilead', a medicinal perfume symbolizing healing and spiritual comfort.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Gilead in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Israeli attorney and former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister
The dystopian nation and setting of the novel · The Handmaid's Tale
