Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Wave
Pronunciation: G AE L
Popularity Rank: #4,771
The name Gal is of Hebrew origin and means Wave. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gal is commonly found in Israel, Palestine, United States of America, and 79 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G AE L
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Gal correctly by listening to our 15 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Gal correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Gal with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Gal might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Gal spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Gal is recorded 12,333 times globally, ranking it as the 4,771th most common name worldwide.
Gal is most prevalent in Israel, with 7,231 occurrences, making it the 27th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Gal is found among 1 in every 45 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | #27 | 1 : 45 |
| Palestine | #76 | 1 : 103 |
| United States of America | #7,814 | 1 : 6,461 |
| Saudi Arabia | #9,887 | 1 : 12,051 |
| Italy | #7,528 | 1 : 7,484 |
| Brazil | #4,765 | 1 : 6,442 |
| United Kingdom | #6,309 | 1 : 5,832 |
| South Africa | #12,072 | 1 : 26,953 |
| France | #11,676 | 1 : 15,902 |
| Slovenia | #667 | 1 : 457 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gal from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
French Baby Names Hebrew Baby Names Australian Baby Names Jewish Baby Names
Find the ideal nickname for Gal (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Gal? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Gal. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.