David vs Gael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #89 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"stranger, foreigner"

Origin: Celtic

Irish Scottish Welsh French American

15 High Risk

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David Rank #31

Gael Rank #89

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #89 for Gael.

Is David or Gael more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Gael at #89 in the United States.

What do David and Gael mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Gael means "stranger, foreigner" (Celtic origin).

Are David and Gael boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Gael is primarily a boy name.