Gabriel
Gabriel is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my strength.” It ranked #37 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Gabriel?
GAY-bree-el
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.
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.
how popular is this name?
Gabriel has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #21 in 2010, and ranked #37 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #37 |
| 2024 | #43 |
| 2023 | #38 |
| 2022 | #36 |
| 2021 | #38 |
| 2020 | #38 |
| 2019 | #37 |
| 2018 | #35 |
| 2017 | #31 |
| 2016 | #25 |
| 2010 | #21 |
| 2000 | #44 |
| 1990 | #100 |
| 1980 | #85 |
| 1970 | #205 |
| 1960 | #382 |
| 1950 | #418 |
| 1940 | #418 |
| 1930 | #384 |
| 1920 | #418 |
| 1910 | #421 |
| 1900 | #555 |
| 1890 | #489 |
| 1880 | #465 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Gabriel fell outside the top 1,000.
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.
who are famous people named Gabriel?
- Gabriel García Márquez (author)
- Gabriel Iglesias (comedian)
- Peter Gabriel (musician)
what are the nicknames and variants of Gabriel?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
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.
quick answers about Gabriel
What does the name Gabriel mean?
Gabriel means “God is my strength”.
What is the origin of the name Gabriel?
Gabriel comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Gabriele, Jibril and Gavriel.
How popular is the name Gabriel?
Gabriel ranked #37 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2010, at #21, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Gabriel a boy or girl name?
Gabriel is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Gabriel?
Gabriel is pronounced GAY-bree-el, with 3 syllables.
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