Gale vs Darel

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 #6,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Old French d'Airelle

English American French

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Gale Rank #6,550

Darel Rank #6,514

Darel is more popular, ranked #6514 vs #6550 for Gale.

Is Gale or Darel more popular?

Darel is more popular, ranked #6514 compared to Gale at #6550 in the United States.

What do Gale and Darel mean?

Gale means "lively, merry" (Old Norse origin). Darel means "from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)" (Old French d'Airelle origin).

Are Gale and Darel boy or girl names?

Gale is primarily a boy name. Darel is primarily a boy name.