Gail

Q: Is Gail a boy or girl name?

Gail is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #19755, and as a girl name it ranks #6913.

Q: How popular is the name Gail?

Gail is ranked #19755 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ g-AYL ]

Boy Name #19,755 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gail is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-AYL.

Parents who love the name Gail often also consider Garfield, Gabriel, Garrett .

Popularity Over Time

#19,755

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,755
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Gaius #3655

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Also a Girl Name

Gail is also used as a girl name, ranked #6913.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gail

Is Gail a boy or girl name?

Gail is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19755. As a girl name, it is ranked #6913. Gail is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Gail?

Gail is pronounced g-AYL.

How popular is the name Gail?

Gail is currently ranked #19755 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Gail a common or rare name?

Gail is an uncommon name, ranked #19755 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gail

Gail is a boy name .

Is Gail a boy or girl name? Gail is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,755 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,913. Gail is more commonly used as a girl name.

Gail is currently ranked #19,755 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Gail include Gaius . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.