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Gale vs Della

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gale

Boy #6,550 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lively, merry"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,550
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Gale Rank #6,550
Della Rank #14,461

Gale is more popular, ranked #6550 vs #14461 for Della.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gale or Della more popular?

Gale is more popular, ranked #6550 compared to Della at #14461 in the United States.

What do Gale and Della mean?

Gale means "lively, merry" (Old Norse origin). Della means "noble, of noble kind" (Old High German origin).

Are Gale and Della boy or girl names?

Gale is primarily a boy name. Della is primarily a boy name.

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