Gale
- Pronunciation
- [Gale]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Irish Name Meaning "Foreigner."Also Old English Name Meaning "Cheerful Or Happy."
- Origin
- Gaelic
Gale Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 12,424 baby boys have been named Gale. The name peaked in 1947 with 377 US births that year (rank #352). In 2024, ranked #6562 nationally — 6,210 places below its 1947 peak.
Top States for Gale
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Gale births are: Ohio (950), Illinois (910), Michigan (902).
Other Gaelic-Origin Names Like Gale
If you like Gale's Gaelic origin, consider these related names: Abboid, Ahern, Aibhlin, Aidan, Ailin. Browse all Gaelic names →
4-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Gale's exact length and starting letter: Ga!L, Gabe, Gabi, Gaby, Gace.
Quick Facts About Gale
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gael | Joyful. Abbreviation Of Abigail. Gael Is A Term For Descendants Of The Ancient Celts In Scotland: Ireland And The Isle Of Man. | Female | English |
| Gaelle | Stranger | Female | German |
| Gail | Lively; Happy | Male | English |
| Gaile | Stranger | Male | Irish |
| Gayle | Variant Of Gail. Joyful. Lively | Female | English |
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Compare Gale to Other Popular Names
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