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Gal
OriginHebrew
Meaning"wave"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#12648
2025 SSA
US rank · girls#9673
2025 SSA
About Gal
A unisex name in Israel but in the U.S., it might as well be Sue.
Gal for girls#9673 US
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.
Pronounced GAHL.
As of October 2026, Gal ranked #12648 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4460 in 1996.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Boys #4,460
Girls #4,643
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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