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Gabriel: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Gabriel · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Gabriel: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«God is my strength»

Gender

Boy

Origin

Hebrew

Popularity

93 out of 100

Where Gabriel is popular

  • Brazil#13
  • Italy#28

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Gabriel

Gabriel is a boy's name with Hebrew roots, traditionally understood to mean "God is my strength." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.

Pronounced Gabriel, Gabriel runs to 2 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Gabriel is usually used in full, without a common nickname.

Today Gabriel is a very popular choice, scoring 93 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as faith.

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FAQ

What does the name Gabriel mean?+

The name Gabriel means "God is my strength".

What is the origin of the name Gabriel?+

Gabriel is a name of Hebrew origin.

Is Gabriel a girl or boy name?+

Gabriel is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Gabriel?+

Gabriel is pronounced Gabriel (2 syllables).

Is Gabriel a popular name?+

Gabriel is a very popular choice, scoring 93 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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