Likely a variant of Gael, meaning Gaelic speaker
Gahel is a rare name that most likely functions as a variant of the name Gael, referring to people who speak Gaelic languages. It may also be influenced by the Hebrew name Gaal, meaning 'rejection' or 'loathing', though the modern usage is typically phonetic and secular. Due to its rarity, it is often chosen by parents seeking a unique alternative to popular names like Gabriel or Gael.
Less common today
Gahel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,197 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).