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UnisexCeltic#298 in 2025

Gael

Gael is a unisex name of Celtic origin meaning “speaker of Gaelic; Celtic peoples.” It ranked #298 in the United States in 2025.

pronunciation

GAYL

meaning & origin

The name Gael means “speaker of Gaelic; Celtic peoples.” It comes from the Celtic language tradition.

Gael refers to the Gaelic-speaking Celtic peoples of Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. As a given name it is popular in Francophone and Spanish-speaking communities as well as among Celtic heritage families.

popularity over time

#389
2020
#361
2021
#338
2022
#317
2023
#298
2024
YearRank
2024#298
2023#317
2022#338
2021#361
2020#389

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

famous people named Gael

  • Gael García Bernal (actor)
  • Gael Monfils (tennis player)
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