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Thiago vs Gael

Which is more popular?
Thiago is more popular than Gael today: about 5,835 US babies were given the name Thiago in 2025, compared with 3,860 named Gael.
ThiagoGael
Meaning Saint James / James uncertain; Breton 'generous'
Origin spanish spanish
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation tee-AH-go gah-EL
Syllables 2 2
First appeared19861919
Peak year2025 (5,835)2024 (3,872)
In 20255,8353,860
TrendNear its peakNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Thiago Gael
192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeThiagoGael
2020s 24,140 21,645
2010s 10,297 20,344
2000s 620 6,911
1990s 107 97
1980s 36 6
1950s 0 8
1940s 0 30
1930s 0 23
1920s 0 10
1910s 0 5

What does Thiago mean?

A form of Tiago, drawn from Santiago ('Sant Iago', Saint James) by resegmenting San-Tiago. The 'Th' spelling is Portuguese-influenced and hugely popular across Latin America. Ultimately traces to the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), via James.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Thiago or Gael more popular?

Thiago is more popular than Gael today: about 5,835 US babies were given the name Thiago in 2025, compared with 3,860 named Gael.

What is the difference between Thiago and Gael?

Thiago means Saint James / James (spanish origin), while Gael means uncertain; Breton 'generous' (spanish origin).

Which name is older, Thiago or Gael?

In US records, Thiago first appears in 1986 and Gael in 1919, so Gael has the longer recorded history.