#892024 rank
2024peak year
40,010babies named Gael since 1880
▲ +33%5-year trend
Gael popularity over 145 years
🔥 Very popular now · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Gael mean?
A French and Breton name, usually traced to Gwennael, from Breton elements meaning 'blessed' and 'generous'. Its crossover fame owes much to actor Gael Garcia Bernal.
OriginBreton
Syllables1
Genderboy
Stylemodern, mythic
Names like Gael
Same era, same vibe — if you like Gael, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Gaels
- Gael Garcia Bernal, actor
Spellings & variants
Gwenael
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