10,330births recorded
2Countries
2Variants
1976Peak · France
#2026France 2025
Gwenael is a boy name family recorded 10,330 times in 2 countries since 1947. It ranks highest today in France (#2026 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in France in 1976, at 64.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Gwenael
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwenael | French | 9,865 | 🇫🇷 France | #2026 | 1976 | ▼ 37 % |
| Gwenael | French | 35 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 2003 | – |
| Gwennael | French | 430 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1983 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Gwenael ↔ Gwennael — spelling variant
Questions about Gwenael
How popular is the name Gwenael?
In 2025 it ranked #2026 in France. Official registers record 10,330 births across 2 countries.
What is Gwenael in other languages?
Gwennael (French).
When was Gwenael most popular?
It peaked in France in 1976, at 64.3 births per 100,000.
Is Gwenael a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Gwenael is a boy name.