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Gabriel

Gabriel is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “God is my strength.” In 2024 it was given to 6,379 boys in the United States.

Gabriel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning
“God is my strength”
Pronunciation
/ˈɡeɪ.bɹi.əl/

About the name Gabriel

Gabriel belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “God is my strength” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Gabriel first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #21 in 2010, and in 2024 6,379 babies received the name — 389,106 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gabriel in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#21 in 2010
Peak year
2008
Babies named Gabriel in 2024
6,379
Total since 1880
389,106

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gabriel mean?

Gabriel means “God is my strength” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Gabriel a boy or girl name?

Gabriel is a boy name. In 2024, 6,379 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gabriel?

Gabriel comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Gabriel?

Gabriel first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #21 in 2010, and 6,379 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Gabriel?

Gabriel is pronounced /ˈɡeɪ.bɹi.əl/ (IPA).

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