Gabriel: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced GAYB-ree-uhl · 3 syllables
Gabriel means “God is my strength”, from Hebrew.
From Latin Gabriel, from Ancient Greek (Gabriel), from Hebrew (gabri el, “God is my strong man”), from (gever, “strong man, hero”) and (el, “God, deity”), from Proto-Semitic * il-. Doublet of Jibril.
- Meaning
- God is my strength
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- GAYB-ree-uhl
- US rank (2025)
- #37
- US babies a year
- about 6,886 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
- Style
- Literary
- Nicknames
- Gabe
How popular is Gabriel?
Gabriel was the #37 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,579 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 40% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #37 |
| England & Wales | #65 |
| Scotland | #130 |
| Northern Ireland | #103 |
| Ireland | #117 |
| France | #1 |
| Norway | #44 |
| Canada | #21 |
| Australia | #61 |
How old are people named Gabriel?
Half of US adults named Gabriel are older than 27; most are between 18 and 55. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Gabriel
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Gabriel have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Gabriel
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Gabriel
What does the name Gabriel mean?
Gabriel means “God is my strength”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Gabriel?
Gabriel is pronounced GAYB-ree-uhl.
How popular is the name Gabriel?
Gabriel was the #37 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,579 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 40% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Gabriel?
Half of US adults named Gabriel are older than 27. Most are between 18 and 55.