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Gael vs Alejandro

Which is more popular?
Gael is more popular than Alejandro today: about 3,860 US babies were given the name Gael in 2025, compared with 1,842 named Alejandro.
GaelAlejandro
Meaning uncertain; Breton 'generous' defender of the people
Origin spanish spanish
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation gah-EL ah-leh-HAHN-dro
Syllables 2 4
First appeared19191885
Peak year2024 (3,872)2001 (4,557)
In 20253,8601,842
TrendNear its peakDeclining
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Gael Alejandro
1900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeGaelAlejandro
2020s 21,645 11,274
2010s 20,344 25,033
2000s 6,911 43,118
1990s 97 35,178
1980s 6 15,316
1970s 0 9,134
1960s 0 3,099
1950s 8 1,713
1940s 30 938
1930s 23 775
1920s 10 732
1910s 5 228
1900s 0 66
1890s 0 10
1880s 0 10

What does Gael mean?

A name of disputed origin, now very popular in Spanish-speaking countries (notably through actor Gael García Bernal). It is usually tied to Brittany, either as a short form of the Breton Gwenael (gwenn 'white, blessed' + hael 'generous') or to the Gaels, the Celtic peoples. No single etymology is firmly established.

What does Alejandro mean?

The Spanish form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, combining alexein 'to defend, protect' and aner/andros 'man'. Carried through history by Alexander the Great and later by saints and kings.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gael or Alejandro more popular?

Gael is more popular than Alejandro today: about 3,860 US babies were given the name Gael in 2025, compared with 1,842 named Alejandro.

What is the difference between Gael and Alejandro?

Gael means uncertain; Breton 'generous' (spanish origin), while Alejandro means defender of the people (spanish origin).

Which name is older, Gael or Alejandro?

In US records, Gael first appears in 1919 and Alejandro in 1885, so Alejandro has the longer recorded history.