The name Gael is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning "wild".

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Now that the midcentury sound-alike name Gail for girls is sailing out to sea, Gael is becoming an increasingly popular name for boys -- and could make the gender switch in the opposite direction again.

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

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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.
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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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