Gael

Meaning: a Gael; possibly from Breton Judicaël · Origin: Breton / Celtic · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

Popular in Spanish- and French-speaking countries; linked to the Gaels (Gaelic peoples) and to the Breton name Judicaël.

Famous people named Gael

Gael García Bernal (actor)

Nicknames

Gaelito

Variants & related names

Gaël, Gaelan

Gael name art

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FAQ

What does the name Gael mean?

Gael means “a Gael; possibly from Breton Judicaël”. It comes from Breton / Celtic.

Is Gael a popular name?

Yes — Gael has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Gael?

Gaelito.

What are other forms of Gael?

Gaël, Gaelan.

Similar names

Harvey · Grayson · Gabriel · Giovanni · George · Graham

More: names starting with G · all boys' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.