UK boy's name
Gal
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "wave" or "ripple".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Gal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3589, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2007 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Gal is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Gal. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gal ranked #3589 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 boys were registered as Gal.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3589
2007
Births in 2007
4
Latest year
Peak year
2007
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Gal mean?
The name Gal has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is a short form of the Hebrew name Galit, which means "wave" or "ripple." This name has been used in the region of ancient Judea and Israel since biblical times.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Gal can be found in the Book of Genesis, where it is mentioned as the name of one of the sons of Eber, a descendant of Shem. In the biblical account, Gal is listed among the ancestors of the Israelites.
Throughout the centuries, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Gal. One of the most famous was Gal Gadot, an Israeli actress, model, and producer born in 1985. She is best known for her portrayal of Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films.
Another notable figure was Gal Sone, a Jewish poet and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE. He was born in Malaga, Spain, and is known for his contributions to the Golden Age of Jewish culture in Andalusia.
In the field of science, Gal Hirsch (1958-2018) was an Israeli astrophysicist and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the study of black holes and the early universe.
Gal Gadot-Perez (born 1978) is an Israeli politician and former member of the Knesset, serving from 2013 to 2015. She was a member of the Yesh Atid party and focused on issues related to education and social affairs.
Gal Mekel (born 1988) is an Israeli professional basketball player who has played in various leagues, including the NBA, where he briefly played for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2013-2014 season.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Gal, which has its roots in the ancient Hebrew language and culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Gal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gal was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3589 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Gal
- George 121,258
- Gabriel 20,581
- Grayson 7,636
- Gregory 2,925
- Guy 2,646
- Gareth 2,092
- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Gal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gal in the UK right now?
In 2007, Gal was ranked #3589 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Gal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Gal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gal?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "wave" or "ripple".
How many people are called Gal in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Gal across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.