Gamaliel
Gamaliel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): / ɡəˈmeɪ.li.əl/ · /ɡəˈmeɪl.jəl/
Meaning and origin of Gamaliel
- A male given name from Hebrew (“God is my reward”).
Etymology
From Middle English Gamaliel, from Late Latin Gamaliēl, from Koine Greek Γαμαλιήλ (Gamaliḗl), from Aramaic גַמַלִיאיֵל (Ḡamalīʾēl), from Biblical Hebrew גַּמְלִיאֵל (Gamlīʾēl). Compare Classical Syriac ܓ݂ܰܡܰܠܺܝܐܝܶܠ (Ḡamalīʾēl).
How popular is Gamaliel?
Since 1880, 1,950 boys in the U.S. have been named Gamaliel. Its highest rank for boys was #1801 in 1979. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Gamaliel FAQ
What does the name Gamaliel mean?
A male given name from Hebrew (“God is my reward”). From Middle English Gamaliel, from Late Latin Gamaliēl, from Koine Greek Γαμαλιήλ (Gamaliḗl), from Aramaic גַמַלִיאיֵל (Ḡamalīʾēl), from Biblical Hebrew גַּמְלִיאֵל (Gamlīʾēl). Compare Classical Syriac ܓ݂ܰܡܰܠܺܝܐܝܶܠ (Ḡamalīʾēl).
What is the origin of the name Gamaliel?
Gamaliel is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Gamaliel?
Since 1880, 1,950 boys in the U.S. have been named Gamaliel. Its highest rank for boys was #1801 in 1979. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Gamaliel a boy or girl name?
Gamaliel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,950 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.