Gabriel
Gabriel is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my strength.” It ranked #32 in the United States in 2025. Gabriel is the archangel who appears in the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Quran, serving as a divine…
how do you pronounce Gabriel?
GAY-bree-el
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what does Gabriel mean?
The name Gabriel means “God is my strength.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
Gabriel is the archangel who appears in the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Quran, serving as a divine messenger. The name has been universally beloved across Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions for millennia.
where does the name Gabriel come from?
From the Hebrew גַּבְרִיאֵל, joining gever, meaning man or strong one, with El, meaning God — God is my strength, or man of God. Like Michael, it is one of the few angelic names the scriptures actually supply.
the history of Gabriel
Gabriel interprets visions for Daniel, announces the births of John the Baptist and Jesus in Luke, and in Islamic tradition is Jibril, who conveys the Quran to Muhammad — making him a figure all three Abrahamic faiths name directly. The name is especially strong in France, Brazil and Latin America, and has sat in the American top forty for decades.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #32 |
| 2023 | #33 |
| 2022 | #34 |
| 2021 | #35 |
| 2020 | #36 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Gabriel?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Gabriel?
- Gabriel García Márquez (author)
- Gabriel Iglesias (comedian)
- Peter Gabriel (musician)
what names are similar to Gabriel?
what names go well with Gabriel?
Sibling names that share Gabriel's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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