Gabriel: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
God is my strength — angelic and powerful
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #38
- Peak
- #21 in 2010
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Gabriel Means
Gabriel is a boy name of Hebrew origin. God is my strength — angelic and powerful
How Popular Gabriel Is
Gabriel currently ranks #38 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #21 in 2010. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Gabriel
- Gabriel reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #21 in 2010.
- Gabriel has shown remarkable staying power, holding steady in the top 100.
- Gabriel has been a top 100 name across 167+ years of American history.
- Gabriel is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
Names Like Gabriel
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Gabriel
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Gabriel.
Questions About Gabriel
What does Gabriel mean?
Gabriel is a boy name of Hebrew origin. God is my strength — angelic and powerful
How popular is Gabriel?
Gabriel currently ranks #38 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #21 in 2010. It has held steady.
Where does Gabriel come from?
Gabriel comes from Hebrew roots. Gabriel reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #21 in 2010.
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