Gael

ga-EL

Breton

"Gaelic"

Gael Origin and Meaning

The name Gael is a boy's name of Welsh, Breton origin meaning "Gaelic".

This cross-cultural name, found in Wales, Brittany, and Spain, is a surprise star in the U.S. in recent years, largely thanks to actor Gael Garcia Bernal. It's especially popular in Texas.

Gael Rank in US Top 1000

# 100 in the US

Gael Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 710 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Gael

• 100 US 2023
• 710 Nameberry 2025
• 90 Future 2035
• 24 Spain 2023
• 8 Mexico 2021
• 2 Brazil 2024
• 31 Chile 2021

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Famous People Named Gael

• Gael Garcia Bernal Mexican film actor, director
• Gaël Yanno (b. 1961) French politician representing New Caledonia
• Gaël Monthurel (b. 1966) French handball player
• Gaël Morel (b. 1972) French film director
• Gaël Touya (b. 1973) French fencer
• Gaël Leforestier (b. 1975) French television host
• Gaël Tallec (b. 1976) French rugby player
• Gaël Pencreach (b. 1977) French runner
• Gaël Danic (b. 1981) French footballer
• Gaël Givet (b. 1981) French footballer
• Gaël Angoula (b. 1982) French footballer
• Gaël Germany (b. 1983) French footballer
• Gaël da Silva (b. 1984) French gymnast
• Gaël Clichy (b. 1985) French footballer
• Gaël Monfils (b. 1986) French tennis player
• Gaël Quérin (b. 1987) French decathlete
• Gaël N’Lundulu (b. 1992) French footballer
• Gaël Etock (b. 1993) Belgian footballer
• Gaël Fickou (b. 1994) French rugby player
• Gael Margulies (b. 1994) Israeli footballer

The name Gael in Pop Culture

• Gael character played by guest start Enrique Iglesias on How I Met Your Mother