Gael
Girl / Boy name · 87 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Gael: 87 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 12 births in 1976.
With Celtic roots, Gael directly references a speaker of Gaelic, linking it to the ancient Gaels of Scotland and Ireland; it is also used as a Catalan and Spanish form of the name Gallus, meaning "foreigner". A modern champion of the name is actor Gael García Bernal, the Mexican star of films like *The Motorcycle Diaries* and *Y Tu Mamá También*, who brought it international attention. The name’s strongest geographical tie is to the Gàidhealtachd, the Scottish regions where Gaelic language and culture remain vibrant. A popular variant, Gaël, is the standard spelling in French and has a softer, more continental feel that many parents find appealing.
Girl 13 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 197612 babies
- Latest (1994)
- #6293 babies
- Total births
- 75since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 42%vs prior 5y
Boy 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20183 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #7033 babies
- Total births
- 12since 2018
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y