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Gabriel

/GAY-bree-əl/

Gabriel is a boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning God is my strength.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginHebrew
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#41

What does Gabriel mean?

God is my strength

From the Hebrew Gavriel, combining gever ("strong man") and El ("God") - "God is my strength" or "man of God".

The story behind the name

Gabriel is one of only two angels named in the Hebrew Bible, and the one who does the talking. He interprets Daniel's visions, announces the birth of John the Baptist, and brings the Annunciation to Mary. In Islam, Jibril dictates the Quran to Muhammad.

That triple standing - Jewish, Christian and Muslim - has made the name genuinely global, and it is one of very few that is common in France, Brazil, Israel, Egypt and the United States alike.

Gabriel has been in the American top hundred continuously since the 1970s.

Notable people named Gabriel

  • The archangel Gabriel
  • Gabriel García Márquez, novelist
  • Gabriel Fauré, composer

How popular is Gabriel?

Popularity in the United States

Gabriel has been given to 367,834 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2000s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 233 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

06,59213,183188019502020
Babies named Gabriel per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Gabriel has been given to 198,224 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Gabriel per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 72,447 people called Gabriel living in Spain, with an average age of 37.

367,834 Babies named since 1880
2000s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

Variants and related names

Other spellings: Gabriël, Gavriel, Jibril, Gabriele

Related names: Gabriella, Michael, Raphael, Gabe

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Frequently asked questions about Gabriel

What does the name Gabriel mean?

Gabriel means God is my strength. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Gabriel a boy's or a girl's name?

Gabriel is most often given to boys.

How do you pronounce Gabriel?

Gabriel is pronounced GAY-bree-əl.

How popular is the name Gabriel?

Gabriel has been given to 367,834 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2000s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

What are other spellings of Gabriel?

Common variants include Gabriël, Gavriel, Jibril, Gabriele.