| Meaning | mountain goat |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Jael |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ja-el |
About Jael
Strong and distinctive, Jael stands out in any classroom without being difficult to spell or pronounce. This name possesses a quiet confidence that suggests independence and determination. The brevity of Jael gives it a crisp, modern sound that parents seeking something less common will appreciate. It works exceptionally well in multicultural environments, bridging different linguistic traditions with ease. The name has a gentle yet solid presence—soft enough to suit a sweet toddler, strong enough to carry into adulthood. Jael avoids the pitfalls of overly trendy names that may feel dated in a decade. For families wanting something meaningful without being overly elaborate, this choice delivers perfectly. Its uniqueness ensures your son won't be one of several children with the same name in his class.
Nicknames for Jael
| Jay |
| JJ |
| Jaely |
| JL |
Famous People Named Jael
| Jael De Pardo | American television host and actress |
| Jael Strauss | American model and reality TV personality |
| Jael Uribe | Dominican poet and activist |
| Jael Mary | Nigerian professional footballer |
| Jaelan Phillips | American football player, first-round NFL draft pick |
| Jaelen Strong | American football wide receiver |
| Jaelin Howell | American soccer player |
| Jaelin Kauf | American freestyle skier, Olympic medalist |
| Jaelen Feeney | Australian rugby league player |
| Jaelon Darden | American football wide receiver |
| Jaelin Williams | Liberian footballer |
| Jaelen Gill | American football player |
| Jaelan Sanford | American basketball player |
| Jaelene Hinkle | American soccer player |
| Jaelon Acklin | Canadian football player |
| Jaelin Llewellyn | Canadian basketball player |
| Jaelin Roberts | American freestyle skier |
| Jaelen Gillen | Australian rules footballer |
| Jaelon Robinson | American football player |
| Jael Ojungo | Kenyan basketball player |
Characters Named Jael
| Jael Randt | Character in the "Star Wars" universe |
| Jael Hammerlock | Character in the video game series "Borderlands" |
| Jael Ngu'lo | Character in the "Dune" universe |
| Jael Woden | Character in the novel "I, Robot - To Obey" by Mickey Zucker Reichert |
| Jael Corbeau | Character in the "Dagger and Coin" fantasy series by Daniel Abraham |
| Jael Stryker | Character in the "Phoenix Rising" series by Brynna Gabrielson |
| Jael Drakkon | Character in the "Warcraft" universe |
| Jael Solana | Character in the "Red Rising" series by Pierce Brown |
| Jael Thurazor | Character in the "Forgotten Realms" universe |
| Jaelen Knight | Character in the "Serpent and Dove" trilogy by Shelby Mahurin |
| Jael Skylance | Character in the "Elminster Saga" by Ed Greenwood |
| Jael Blackwood | Character in the "Magisterium" series by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare |
| Jael Daran | Character in the "Evermen Saga" by James Maxwell |
| Jael Shen | Character in the "Renegades" trilogy by Marissa Meyer |
| Jael Whistler | Character in the "Mistborn" series by Brandon Sanderson |
| Jael Rothenberg | Character in the TV series "The 100" |
| Jael Lyn | Character in the "Dreamhouse Kings" series by Robert Liparulo |
| Jael Proudfoot | Character in the "Tales from the Perilous Realm" by J.R.R. Tolkien |
| Jael Stormchaser | Character in the "Turtle Recall" series by Michael G. Munz |
| Jael Robeson | Character in the "Sanctuary" series by Robert J. Crane |