Kael
ka-ul
US Popularity:4816
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Slender; Mighty warrior
Kael is an Irish boy’s name most commonly derived from the Irish word coal, meaning “slender.” While this meaning might not evoke images of a fearsome warrior, Kael is actually the modern, Anglicized spelling of the ancient Irish name Cáel, a mythological figure who was a member of Fionn mac Cumhaill’s warrior band, the Fianna. Cáel was the son of a King and was said to have drowned during a seventeen-day battle to defend Ireland from European invaders. Kael is also linked to the Irish name Kellen, meaning “might warrior.” It is a great choice if you have Irish ancestry or if you want to give baby a name he’ll be proud of. While it might make some think of the green leafy vegetable, you’ll know that baby Kael is really the name for a legendary soldier.
Kael Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kael is currently #1465 on The Bump
Boy:Kael is currently #412 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kael is currently #4816 in U.S. births
Boy:Kael is currently #1430 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#4816
in 2022
- 395
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 442
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 447
Behind the Name, Caelan, December 2022
Behind the Name, Caolán, June 2023
Name Doctor, Caelan
WordSense Dictionary, Caelan
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