Gael

“Irish person (Gael); root meaning wild man, warrior” — Irish, from Old Welsh via Proto-Celtic origin

Boy's name · #86 in the US (2025) · Trending

Gael first appeared in 1919, vanished from the records entirely for 36 years, and since returning in 1989 has climbed back to #86. About 49,000 boys have carried it in all.

Around the world: #3 in Argentina (2024) · #6 in Brazil (2025) · #15 in Puerto Rico (2025) · #22 in Spain (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 42 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Gaels

Gael García Bernal — Mexican actor and producer
Gaël Clichy — French footballer (born 1985)
Gaël Monfils — French tennis player (born 1986)
Gaël Kakuta — Congolese-French footballer (born 1991)
Gaël Givet — French footballer (born 1981)

In stories & tradition

Gael — How I Met Your Mother

What Gaels become

Among 256 notable people named Gael:

No single standout — notable Gaels spread across many fields.

Similar names: Rowan · Gage · Ronan · Elian · Callum · Arlo

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