Gahel Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationgah-EL / /ɡaˈɛl/Hebrew; French
Meaning
God is my strength (Hebrew); a variant of Gael (French)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Gahel is derived from the root meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be mighty', often associated with divine strength. In French, it is considered a variant of Gael, which has Celtic roots and is linked to the Gaelic people.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Gahél
- Gael
International Variants
- Gaël (French)
- Gahél (French)
Famous people named Gahel
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gahel was first seen in the United States in 2005. Gahel has ranked as high as #1348 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Gahel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gahel (2006)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |