Kael
Boy name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kael: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2012.
Of Gaelic origin, Kael is a modern short form of names like Michael or Caelan, typically interpreted as "slender" or "fair". While Kael remained uncommon in Scotland until recent decades, the name has gained quiet popularity through fantasy literature and video games. Kael'Thas Sunstrider, a prominent character from the Warcraft franchise, is the most widely recognized bearer, though a wholly fictional one. No major historical figures or places share this exact spelling. The variant Cael appears more frequently in official Scottish records, while Kael itself saw a small uptick in use following the 2014 release of the game *Dragon Age: Inquisition*. Its crisp, one-syllable sound appeals to parents seeking a contemporary yet subtly Celtic name.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20124 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #5924 babies
- Total births
- 11since 2012
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y