Gale vs Adal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gale

Boy #6,550 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lively, merry"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #6,506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, honorable"

Origin: Old High German

German English Spanish French

✓ All Clear

Gale Rank #6,550

Adal Rank #6,506

Adal is more popular, ranked #6506 vs #6550 for Gale.

Is Gale or Adal more popular?

Adal is more popular, ranked #6506 compared to Gale at #6550 in the United States.

What do Gale and Adal mean?

Gale means "lively, merry" (Old Norse origin). Adal means "noble, honorable" (Old High German origin).

Are Gale and Adal boy or girl names?

Gale is primarily a boy name. Adal is primarily a boy name.