Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Christian, God is My Strength, Able-bodied One of God
Pronunciation: GAY-bree-uhl, /ˈɡeɪbriəl/, G EY B R IY AH L
Popularity Rank: #127
Meaning 'God is my strength' in Hebrew, Gabriel is a fitting name for a strong and powerful boy. In biblical texts, Gabriel is an archangel known for delivering important messages from God.
The name Gabriel is of Hebrew origin and means Christian, God is My Strength, Able-bodied One of God, Messenger of God, Strong Man of God, Strong as a Bear, Fearless Man, Son of the Spirit, Heart of a Lion. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gabriel is commonly found in Brazil, United States of America, Mexico, and 98 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: GAY-bree-uhl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G EY B R IY AH L
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Gabriel is recorded 282,792 times globally, ranking it as the 127th most common name worldwide.
Gabriel is most prevalent in Brazil, with 39,941 occurrences, making it the 8th most popular name in the country.
In Uruguay, the name Gabriel is found among 1 in every 18 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | #8 | 1 : 20 |
| United States of America | #141 | 1 : 52 |
| Mexico | #59 | 1 : 30 |
| Colombia | #117 | 1 : 52 |
| Chile | #62 | 1 : 33 |
| Italy | #352 | 1 : 77 |
| Spain | #132 | 1 : 42 |
| France | #247 | 1 : 90 |
| Peru | #115 | 1 : 94 |
| Nigeria | #87 | 1 : 116 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gabriel from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 25, 2024 05:26 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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Gabe, G-Man, Briel, El, G-Force, Angel (referencing the archangel), Gabby (if he's comfortable with a more familiar nickname), Riel, The Gabeinator, G-Money, G-Dawg
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