Wave or heap
Derived from the Hebrew word for wave, this name is widely used in modern Israel. It can also refer to a mound or heap of stones in a biblical context. It is a popular unisex choice in its home country, symbolizing the movement of the sea.
Less common today
Gal isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,558 in 1996.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).