Gabe

Gabe: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡeɪb/

Meaning and origin of Gabe

  • A diminutive of the male given name Gabriel.

Etymology

See Gabriel.

How popular is Gabe?

22U.S. babies in 2025
#584peak rank (1880)
4,110babies since 1880

Since 1880, 4,110 boys in the U.S. have been named Gabe. Its highest rank for boys was #584 in 1880. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Gabe FAQ

What does the name Gabe mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Gabriel. See Gabriel.

How popular is the name Gabe?

Since 1880, 4,110 boys in the U.S. have been named Gabe. Its highest rank for boys was #584 in 1880. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Gabe a boy or girl name?

Gabe is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 4,110 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.