Gayle

Pronunciation: [ g-AYL ]

Boy Name #12,731 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gayle is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-AYL.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,731
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Gay Gayie

Also a Girl Name

Gayle is also used as a girl name, ranked #28895.

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Garfield Gabriel Garrett Gabe Garland Garry Gary Gardner

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gayle

Is Gayle a boy or girl name?

Gayle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12731. As a girl name, it is ranked #28895. Gayle is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Gayle?

Gayle is pronounced g-AYL.

How popular is the name Gayle?

Gayle is currently ranked #12731 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Gayle?

Common nicknames for Gayle include Gay and Gayie.

Is Gayle a common or rare name?

Gayle is an uncommon name, ranked #12731 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gayle

Gayle is a boy name .

Is Gayle a boy or girl name? Gayle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,731 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,895. Gayle is more commonly used as a boy name.

Gayle is currently ranked #12,731 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Gayle include Gay and Gayie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.