Gabriel
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced gah-bree-EL
Verified name
What does Gabriel mean?
God is my strength
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 37 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 80 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Gabe, Gaby, Gabi
Variant: Gabriele, Gavriel
Related: Gabrielle, Gabor, Gabriella
Using Gabriel across cultures
Archangel name shared across many cultures.
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