Gabriel
Gabriel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡeɪ.bɹi.əl/
Meaning and origin of Gabriel
- A male given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Hebrew].
Etymology
From Latin Gabriel, from Ancient Greek Γαβρῑήλ (Gabrīḗl), from Hebrew גַּבְרִיאֵל (gaḇrīʾḗl, “God is my strong man”), from גֶּבֶר (géver, “strong man, hero”) and אֵל (ʾēl, “God, deity”), from Proto-Semitic *ʾil-. Doublet of Jibril.
How popular is Gabriel?
Since 1880, 6,849 girls and 395,778 boys in the U.S. have been named Gabriel (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #782 in 2000. Its highest rank for boys was #21 in 2010. In 2025 it ranked #37 for boys, with 6,579 babies given the name.
Names similar to Gabriel
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Sibling name ideas for Gabriel
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Gabriel FAQ
What does the name Gabriel mean?
A male given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Hebrew]. From Latin Gabriel, from Ancient Greek Γαβρῑήλ (Gabrīḗl), from Hebrew גַּבְרִיאֵל (gaḇrīʾḗl, “God is my strong man”), from גֶּבֶר (géver, “strong man, hero”) and אֵל (ʾēl, “God, deity”), from Proto-Semitic *ʾil-. Doublet of Jibril.
What is the origin of the name Gabriel?
Gabriel is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Gabriel?
Since 1880, 6,849 girls and 395,778 boys in the U.S. have been named Gabriel (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #782 in 2000. Its highest rank for boys was #21 in 2010. In 2025 it ranked #37 for boys, with 6,579 babies given the name.
Is Gabriel a boy or girl name?
Gabriel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 6,849 girls and 395,778 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.