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Gal
OriginHebrew
Meaning"wave"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#9673
Boys#12648
67% girls · 33% boys
About Gal
This unisex Israeli name, which rhymes with ball, is sure to receive more serious international attention now that actress Gal Gadot is the new Wonder Woman.
Gal for boys#12648 US
A unisex name in Israel but in the U.S., it might as well be Sue.
Pronounced GAHL.
As of November 2026, Gal ranked #9673 for girls and #12648 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3805 for girls in 1951 and #4460 for boys in 1996.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #4,643
Boys #4,460
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Gal for boys
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