Gael
ga-EL (Spanish); GAYL (English)
Breton
"Gaelic"
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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.
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- Names Similar to Gael
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# 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 BernalMexican 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
- Gaelcharacter played by guest start Enrique Iglesias on How I Met Your Mother
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