Gal
Pronunciation: [ g-AL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 143 babies have been named Gal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,680 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,680
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Gal is also used as a girl name, ranked #14918.
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"place at the bridge on the Bann"
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#21,595 in US
Germanic origin
"mountain, hill"
#21,697 in US
Old English origin
"The wren bird; small, spirited songbird"
#21,833 in US
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About the Name Gal
Gal is a boy name .
Is Gal a boy or girl name? Gal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,680 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #14,918. Gal is more commonly used as a girl name.
Gal is currently ranked #21,680 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Gal include Galen, Galileo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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