What origin is the name Gael?

Gael comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Gael a popular name?

Gael is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Gael does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Gael?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Gael — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Gael

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gael

Gael

Unisex

irish

1 syllable

Gael is an irish unisex name meaning "Gaelic, from ireland; joyful. abbreviation of abigail. gael is a term for descendants of the ancient celts in scotland; ireland and the isle of man".

With irish roots, Gael is a unisex name that means "Gaelic, from ireland; joyful. abbreviation of abigail. gael is a term for descendants of the ancient celts in scotland; ireland and the isle of man". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: irish
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Gaelic, from ireland; joyful. abbreviation of abigail. gael is a term for descendants of the ancient celts in scotland; ireland and the isle of man

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Gael

Very rare in US records

What does Gael mean?

Gael is a unisex name of irish origin meaning "Gaelic, from ireland; joyful. abbreviation of abigail. gael is a term for descendants of the ancient celts in scotland; ireland and the isle of man".