"To rejoice or exult"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Gal
Pronunciation: [ g-AL ]
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A distinctive 1-syllable girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Israeli
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Historical Record
Gal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 235 babies have been named Gal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gal is past its peak , currently ranked #14,918 for girl names in the US .
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#14,918
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #14,918
- Total SSA Count
- 8
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew Israeli Jewish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, Hebrew heritage match, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-3 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, strong style, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Timeless choice, strong style, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gal
What does the name Gal mean?
"To rejoice or exult" (from Hebrew)
What is the origin of the name Gal?
Gal has Hebrew, Israeli, and Jewish origins. In Hebrew, it means "To rejoice or exult".
Is Gal a boy or girl name?
Gal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #14918. As a boy name, it is ranked #21680. Gal is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Gal?
Gal is pronounced g-AL.
How popular is the name Gal?
Gal is currently ranked #14918 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Gal?
Popular middle name pairings include Gal Orly, Gal Noa, Gal Shira, Gal Eden, and Gal Maya.
What are good sibling names for Gal?
Names that pair well with Gal as siblings include Noa, Ori, Tal, Shira, and Yael.
How many syllables does Gal have?
Gal has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Gal a common or rare name?
Gal is an uncommon name, ranked #14918 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Gal
Gal is a girl name with Hebrew, Israeli, and Jewish origins . The name means "To rejoice or exult" in Hebrew .
Is Gal a boy or girl name? Gal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #14,918 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,680. Gal is more commonly used as a girl name.
Gal is currently ranked #14,918 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Gal has 1 syllable and is pronounced g-AL, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Alternative spellings of Gal include Galilea, Gala, Galilee, Galia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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