boy's name
Igal
ee-GAHL
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 40
Igal is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1989 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1969, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1969.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Igal Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 15 |
How Popular Is Igal?
In 1989, Igal was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Igal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Igal Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Igal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Igal
- Pronunciation ee-GAHL
Sibling Names for Igal
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Igal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Igal
Is Igal a girl's or a boy's name?
Igal is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Igal?
Igal has 2 syllables.
When was Igal most popular?
Igal peaked in 1969, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.