Gale vs Rawlins

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 #6,394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Rawlin, son of Ralph"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American British

✓ All Clear

Gale Rank #6,550

Rawlins Rank #6,394

Rawlins is more popular, ranked #6394 vs #6550 for Gale.

Is Gale or Rawlins more popular?

Rawlins is more popular, ranked #6394 compared to Gale at #6550 in the United States.

What do Gale and Rawlins mean?

Gale means "lively, merry" (Old Norse origin). Rawlins means "son of Rawlin, son of Ralph" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Gale and Rawlins boy or girl names?

Gale is primarily a boy name. Rawlins is primarily a boy name.