Gal: meaning of the Hebrew name
גַּל
Pronounced GAHL
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #137 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Gal
Gal is a wave, the endlessly moving swell of the sea, full of motion and the freshness of freedom. A name for boys and girls.
Gal in Hebrew
Gal is written גל in Hebrew (with vowel points: גַּל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- גGimel
- לLamed
Gematria value: 33 (Gimel 3 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningwave
- PronunciationGAHL
- Hebrewגל
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Gal ranked #137 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (112 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #115, in 2017.
Gal last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2021, at #143 (106 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #115, in 2014.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies | Rank (girls) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 137 | 112 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 | 142 | 111 | - | - |
| 2021 | 137 | 119 | 143 | 106 |
| 2020 | 137 | 114 | 139 | 104 |
| 2019 | 139 | 122 | 138 | 105 |
| 2018 | 120 | 153 | 140 | 101 |
| 2017 | 115 | 155 | 130 | 107 |
| 2016 | 119 | 150 | 118 | 122 |
| 2015 | 134 | 126 | 128 | 105 |
| 2014 | 124 | 144 | 115 | 121 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Gal
What does the name Gal mean?
Gal is a wave, the endlessly moving swell of the sea, full of motion and the freshness of freedom. A name for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Gal?
Gal is pronounced GAHL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Gal in Hebrew?
Gal is written גל in Hebrew (with vowel points: גַּל).
How popular is the name Gal in Israel?
In 2024, Gal ranked #137 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (112 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #115, in 2017. Gal last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2021, at #143 (106 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #115, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Gal?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling גל adds up to 33 (Gimel 3 + Lamed 30).
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