Gale

Pronunciation: [ g-AYL ]

Boy Name #6,550 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gale is a boy name, recorded for 13 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-AYL.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #6,550
Total SSA Count: 13

Alternative Spellings

Galen #2747 Galileo #3505

Also a Girl Name

Gale is also used as a girl name, ranked #70876.

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Garfield Gabriel Garrett Gabe Garland Garry Gary Gardner

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gale

Is Gale a boy or girl name?

Gale is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #6550. As a girl name, it is ranked #70876. Gale is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Gale?

Gale is pronounced g-AYL.

How popular is the name Gale?

Gale is currently ranked #6550 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Gale a common or rare name?

Gale is an uncommon name, ranked #6550 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gale

Gale is a boy name .

Is Gale a boy or girl name? Gale is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,550 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,876. Gale is more commonly used as a boy name.

Gale is currently ranked #6,550 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Gale include Galen, Galileo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.