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Gael

ga-EL (Spanish); GAYL (English)
Breton
"Gaelic"
Madison Dresler
By Madison Dresler
Updated Thu Jun 12 2025

Gael Origin and Meaning

The name Gael is a boy's name of Welsh, Breton origin meaning "Gaelic".

This cross-cultural name, found in Wales, Brittany, and Spain, is a surprise star in the U.S in recent years, largely thanks to actor Gael Garcia Bernal. Also written as Gaël, it's a popular choice across Spain, Mexico, Chile, Uruguay, and France, and as of 2024, it ranks in the US Top 100.

Given to 3885 boys in the US in a recent year, it's a separate name from Gale (word name) and Gail (diminutive of Abigail), however, it may sometimes be used as an alternative spelling for the latter.

# 89 in the US

Gael Rank in US Top 1000

# 902 on Nameberry

Gael Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Popularity of the name Gael

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Famous People Named Gael

  • Gael Garcia Bernal
    Mexican film actor, director
  • Gaël Yanno (b. 1961)
    French politician representing New Caledonia
  • Gaël Monthurel (b. 1966)
    French handball player
  • Gaël Morel (b. 1972)
    French film director
  • Gaël Touya (b. 1973)
    French fencer
  • Gaël Leforestier (b. 1975)
    French television host
  • Gaël Tallec (b. 1976)
    French rugby player
  • Gaël Pencreach (b. 1977)
    French runner
  • Gaël Danic (b. 1981)
    French footballer
  • Gaël Givet (b. 1981)
    French footballer
  • Gaël Angoula (b. 1982)
    French footballer
  • Gaël Germany (b. 1983)
    French footballer
  • Gaël da Silva (b. 1984)
    French gymnast
  • Gaël Clichy (b. 1985)
    French footballer
  • Gaël Monfils (b. 1986)
    French tennis player
  • Gaël Quérin (b. 1987)
    French decathlete
  • Gaël N’Lundulu (b. 1992)
    French footballer
  • Gaël Etock (b. 1993)
    Belgian footballer
  • Gaël Fickou (b. 1994)
    French rugby player
  • Gael Margulies (b. 1994)
    Israeli footballer

The name Gael in Pop Culture

  • Gael
    character played by guest start Enrique Iglesias on How I Met Your Mother

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