Name Profile
Gael
“A Gaelic person” — French
BoyFrench1 syllableCurrent rank #89 (2024)
About Gael
Gael is a dashing French boy's name historically meaning "a Gaelic person." Effortlessly sophisticated and delightfully brief, it offers a romantic yet grounded appeal for parents seeking a name with European flair.
Quick Facts
GenderBoy
OriginFrench
Syllables1
Nicknames for Gael
Gael is usually used as-is and doesn’t have a common shortened nickname.
Popularity in the U.S.
Gael ranks #89 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 3,855 births..
Gael popularity chartUse the Births and Rank buttons to change the metric. The data values are listed below.Gael had 3,855 births in 2024.
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| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2,307 | #177 |
| 2016 | 2,248 | #178 |
| 2017 | 2,237 | #178 |
| 2018 | 2,928 | #132 |
| 2019 | 2,896 | #133 |
| 2020 | 3,235 | #112 |
| 2021 | 3,513 | #109 |
| 2022 | 3,509 | #104 |
| 2023 | 3,628 | #99 |
| 2024 | 3,855 | #89 |
Middle Name Ideas
- Gael James
- Gael Alexander
- Gael Reid
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gael mean?
Gael is commonly linked to the meaning A Gaelic person and is associated with French roots.
Is Gael a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Gael ranks #89 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 3,855 births..