What does the name Gabriel mean?

The name Gabriel means "Hero of god".

What is the origin of the name Gabriel?

Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 6,379 babies were named Gabriel in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Gabriel is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 6,379 ↘

All-Time Total: 388,581

Peak Year: 2008

Gabriel is a Hebrew name meaning "God is my strength." It is derived from the Hebrew name Gavri'el, composed of the elements "gavri" and "el."

Boy names closely related to Gabriel

Liam Joshua Jordan Caleb Noah Christopher Richard Kevin

Girl names closely related to Gabriel

Olivia Emma Faith Abigail Layla Sophia Annalise Alice

Names with similar meaning to Gabriel

Briella Brielle Gabriela Gabriell Gabriella Gabrielle

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