Gabrielle: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced gab-ree-EL · 3 syllables
Gabrielle means “God is my strong man; strong man, hero”, from French.
Borrowed from French Gabrielle, feminine form of Gabriel (see there for more).
- Meaning
- God is my strong man; strong man, hero
- Origin
- French
- Pronunciation
- gab-ree-EL
- US rank (2025)
- #632
- US babies a year
- about 581 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
- Style
- Biblical
How popular is Gabrielle?
Gabrielle was the #632 name in the US in 2025, given to 471 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 73% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #632 |
| England & Wales | #478 |
| Scotland | #636 |
| Ireland | #434 |
| France | #52 |
| Norway | #490 |
| Canada | #176 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Gabrielle?
Half of US adults named Gabrielle are older than 28; most are between 19 and 49. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Gabrielle
What does the name Gabrielle mean?
Gabrielle means “God is my strong man; strong man, hero”. It comes from French.
How do you pronounce Gabrielle?
Gabrielle is pronounced gab-ree-EL.
How popular is the name Gabrielle?
Gabrielle was the #632 name in the US in 2025, given to 471 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 73% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Gabrielle?
Half of US adults named Gabrielle are older than 28. Most are between 19 and 49.