Gael

Rank 104th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Gael was 104th most popular baby name for boys and 175th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 3,515 babies were named Gael in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 956 babies in the United States were named Gael. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 3.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Gael is around 9 to 10 years old.

The name "Gael" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Gael is Blank.

Gael Meaning & Origin

The name Gael is of Irish origin and means "a Gaelic person", often connoting a sense of tradition, heritage, and tranquility.

The name Gael is described as artistic, adventurous and energetic.

Pronunciation

Gael is pronounced geyl in English. The name Gael has 4 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Gael

  • The name Gael is common in France and also frequently used in Spanish-speaking countries. It became particularly popular in Mexico due to the fame of actor Gael García Bernal.

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

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