The nameAel
Ael is a short Breton name, mostly given to boys, used since the late 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Breton
Meaning
From the Breton ael, "angel".
Origin
Breton.
History
First given in the late 1980s, Ael has been given steadily since and peaked around 2020.
Popularity of the name Ael
Ael in France
891stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (55 births)
1,045babies named Ael in France since 1900
Ael was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 365 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Ael. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Ael in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 49 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ael mean?
From the Breton ael, "angel".
What is the origin of the name Ael?
Breton.
Is Ael a girl's or a boy's name?
Ael is a boy's name.