Lael

Hebrew

"belonging to God"

Lael Origin and Meaning

The name Lael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "belonging to God".

Although this is an ancient Old Testament name, it has a pleasant contemporary feel that might appeal to today's parents, who might just as easily use it for a girl.

Lael Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 659 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Lael

• 659 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Lael

• Lael father of Eliasaph, the chief of the Gershonites (Num. 3:24)
• Lael Brainard U.S. Undersecretary of the Treasury for International Affairs
• Lael Rose daughter of singer Tamia and basketball player Grant Hill
• Lael Harrelson (female) founder of Covenant Spice

The name Lael in Pop Culture

• Lael Wyngate wealthy and charming lady in Behrman's play Rain from Heaven