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Gedaliah: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

God is great, a governor's name of faithful administration.

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
4
Current rank
#12742
Peak
#12742 in 2019

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

2010: #1290420102019: #127422019#1#12904

What Gedaliah Means

Gedaliah is a boy name of Hebrew origin. God is great, a governor's name of faithful administration.

How Popular Gedaliah Is

Gedaliah currently ranks #12742 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #12742 in 2019. It is rising.

Good to Know About Gedaliah

  • Gedaliah has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Gedaliah is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
  • At 4 syllables, Gedaliah has a grand, melodic feel with plenty of nickname potential.

Names Like Gedaliah

Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Gedaliah

Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Gedaliah.

Questions About Gedaliah

What does Gedaliah mean?

Gedaliah is a boy name of Hebrew origin. God is great, a governor's name of faithful administration.

How popular is Gedaliah?

Gedaliah currently ranks #12742 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #12742 in 2019. It is rising.

Where does Gedaliah come from?

Gedaliah comes from Hebrew roots. Gedaliah has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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