Jibril

Jibril: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Jibril

  • A male given name from Arabic used chiefly among Muslims, the Arabic version of Gabriel.

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic جِبْرِيل (jibrīl). Doublet of Gabriel.

How popular is Jibril?

46U.S. babies in 2025
#2021peak rank (2009)
1,392babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,392 boys in the U.S. have been named Jibril. Its highest rank for boys was #2021 in 2009. In 2025, 46 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202569 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

Jibril FAQ

What does the name Jibril mean?

A male given name from Arabic used chiefly among Muslims, the Arabic version of Gabriel. Borrowed from Arabic جِبْرِيل (jibrīl). Doublet of Gabriel.

What is the origin of the name Jibril?

Jibril is listed as a name of Arabic used chiefly among Muslims origin.

How popular is the name Jibril?

Since 1880, 1,392 boys in the U.S. have been named Jibril. Its highest rank for boys was #2021 in 2009. In 2025, 46 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Jibril a boy or girl name?

Jibril is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,392 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.