Bright hostage or famous pledge
Derived from the Germanic elements 'gisel' meaning hostage or pledge, and 'mari' meaning famous or bright. It was historically used as a surname before transitioning into a rare given name.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Gilmer in 2025.
American football player
American actress known for Godspell
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
