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Gabriel
God is my strength, strong man of God
About Gabriel
Gabriel stands as one of the most enduring names across centuries and continents, recognized in numerous cultures and religious traditions. This classic choice has maintained steady popularity without ever feeling overused or dated, testament to its inherent strength and elegance. The name possesses a melodic quality, flowing smoothly with its three syllables and soft consonants. Gabriel adapts beautifully to various nicknames—Gabe, Gaby, or Riel—offering flexibility as the child grows and develops his own identity. Its widespread recognition ensures easy pronunciation in most languages, making it particularly suitable for multicultural families or those with international connections. The name carries gravitas without feeling heavy, maintaining approachability while commanding respect. Gabriel works equally well for an energetic toddler, studious teenager, or accomplished professional, demonstrating remarkable versatility across all life stages.
Popularity of the Name Gabriel
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #472 | ||||
| 1881 | #423 | ||||
| 1882 | #403 | ||||
| 1883 | #611 | ||||
| 1884 | #388 | ||||
| 1885 | #587 | ||||
| 1886 | #522 | ||||
| 1887 | #397 | ||||
| 1888 | #564 | ||||
| 1889 | #690 | ||||
| 1890 | #496 | ||||
| 1891 | #616 | ||||
| 1892 | #706 | ||||
| 1893 | #468 | ||||
| 1894 | #402 | ||||
| 1895 | #565 | ||||
| 1896 | #488 | ||||
| 1897 | #698 | ||||
| 1898 | #512 | ||||
| 1899 | #593 | ||||
| 1900 | #563 | ||||
| 1901 | #414 | ||||
| 1902 | #430 | ||||
| 1903 | #510 | ||||
| 1904 | #625 | ||||
| 1905 | #397 | ||||
| 1906 | #598 | ||||
| 1907 | #521 | ||||
| 1908 | #409 | ||||
| 1909 | #391 | ||||
| 1910 | #425 | ||||
| 1911 | #420 | ||||
| 1912 | #427 | ||||
| 1913 | #405 | ||||
| 1914 | #418 | ||||
| 1915 | #408 | ||||
| 1916 | #428 | ||||
| 1917 | #410 | ||||
| 1918 | #423 | ||||
| 1919 | #425 | ||||
| 1920 | #420 | ||||
| 1921 | #410 | ||||
| 1922 | #433 | ||||
| 1923 | #415 | ||||
| 1924 | #395 | ||||
| 1925 | #423 | ||||
| 1926 | #427 | ||||
| 1927 | #373 | ||||
| 1928 | #366 | ||||
| 1929 | #374 | ||||
| 1930 | #385 | ||||
| 1931 | #388 | ||||
| 1932 | #413 | ||||
| 1933 | #395 | ||||
| 1934 | #443 | ||||
| 1935 | #414 | ||||
| 1936 | #385 | ||||
| 1937 | #431 | ||||
| 1938 | #442 | ||||
| 1939 | #466 | ||||
| 1940 | #420 | ||||
| 1941 | #410 | ||||
| 1942 | #444 | ||||
| 1943 | #450 | ||||
| 1944 | #440 | ||||
| 1945 | #466 | ||||
| 1946 | #488 | ||||
| 1947 | #437 | ||||
| 1948 | #453 | ||||
| 1949 | #419 | ||||
| 1950 | #417 | ||||
| 1951 | #432 | ||||
| 1952 | #431 | ||||
| 1953 | #421 | ||||
| 1954 | #420 | ||||
| 1955 | #398 | ||||
| 1956 | #409 | ||||
| 1957 | #393 | ||||
| 1958 | #411 | ||||
| 1959 | #372 | ||||
| 1960 | #382 | ||||
| 1961 | #334 | ||||
| 1962 | #328 | ||||
| 1963 | #328 | ||||
| 1964 | #311 | #72 | |||
| 1965 | #301 | #81 | |||
| 1966 | #318 | #109 | |||
| 1967 | #285 | #98 | |||
| 1968 | #270 | #111 | |||
| 1969 | #247 | #109 | |||
| 1970 | #205 | #109 | |||
| 1971 | #173 | #119 | |||
| 1972 | #139 | #123 | |||
| 1973 | #130 | #289 | #141 | ||
| 1974 | #117 | #157 | |||
| 1975 | #106 | #152 | |||
| 1976 | #81 | #152 | |||
| 1977 | #87 | #283 | #210 | ||
| 1978 | #90 | #212 | #168 | ||
| 1979 | #90 | #295 | #183 | ||
| 1980 | #85 | #206 | |||
| 1981 | #87 | #197 | |||
| 1982 | #88 | #255 | #229 | ||
| 1983 | #89 | #297 | #231 | ||
| 1984 | #87 | #266 | #239 | ||
| 1985 | #92 | #266 | #245 | ||
| 1986 | #95 | #250 | #270 | ||
| 1987 | #98 | #260 | #261 | ||
| 1988 | #102 | #262 | |||
| 1989 | #110 | #257 | #240 | ||
| 1990 | #100 | #223 | #222 | ||
| 1991 | #82 | #238 | #247 | #40 | |
| 1992 | #86 | #315 | #365 | #37 | |
| 1993 | #86 | #313 | #207 | #38 | |
| 1994 | #68 | #208 | #312 | #25 | |
| 1995 | #65 | #170 | #22 | ||
| 1996 | #61 | #171 | #312 | #23 | |
| 1997 | #57 | #154 | #144 | #411 | #23 |
| 1998 | #54 | #132 | #134 | #257 | #22 |
| 1999 | #53 | #126 | #137 | #277 | #26 |
| 2000 | #44 | #126 | #130 | #292 | #24 |
| 2001 | #38 | #124 | #133 | #179 | #14 |
| 2002 | #32 | #108 | #98 | #207 | #16 |
| 2003 | #29 | #113 | #88 | #193 | #18 |
| 2004 | #32 | #108 | #94 | #219 | #23 |
| 2005 | #28 | #102 | #89 | #198 | #18 |
| 2006 | #28 | #104 | #96 | #182 | #19 |
| 2007 | #28 | #97 | #91 | #199 | #13 |
| 2008 | #24 | #83 | #100 | #144 | #8 |
| 2009 | #22 | #78 | #78 | #141 | #10 |
| 2010 | #21 | #79 | #97 | #123 | #11 |
| 2011 | #24 | #77 | #104 | #133 | #11 |
| 2012 | #24 | #83 | #141 | #147 | #11 |
| 2013 | #24 | #80 | #97 | #152 | #11 |
| 2014 | #24 | #83 | #121 | #161 | #13 |
| 2015 | #22 | #71 | #95 | #107 | #12 |
| 2016 | #25 | #69 | #89 | #163 | #12 |
| 2017 | #31 | #68 | #83 | #128 | #16 |
| 2018 | #35 | #63 | #80 | #108 | #17 |
| 2019 | #37 | #67 | #97 | #122 | #19 |
| 2020 | #38 | #68 | #102 | #128 | #23 |
| 2021 | #38 | #78 | #89 | #115 | #22 |
| 2022 | #36 | #73 | #124 | #111 | #24 |
| 2023 | #38 | #66 | #80 | #108 | #24 |
| 2024 | #43 | #76 | #104 | #116 | #23 |
| 2025 | #37 | #81 | #107 | #118 | #22 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Gabriel
Names Similar to Gabriel
Nicknames for Gabriel
- Gabe
- Gabby
- Gab
- G
Famous People Named Gabriel
| Gabriel García Márquez | Colombian writer |
| Gabriel Jesus | Brazilian footballer |
| Gabriel Byrne | Irish actor |
| Gabriel Batistuta | Argentinian footballer |
| Gabriel Faure | French composer |
| Gabriel Iglesias | American comedian |
| Gabriel Thomson | British actor |
| Gabriel Agbonlahor | English footballer |
| Gabriel Heinze | Argentinian footballer |
| Gabriel Aubry | Canadian model |
| Gabriel Yared | Lebanese-French composer |
| Gabriel Soto | Mexican actor |
| Gabriel Landeskog | Swedish ice hockey player |
| Gabriel Hardman | American comic book artist |
| Gabriel Mann | American actor |
| Gabriel Obertan | French footballer |
| Gabriel Luna | American actor |
| Gabriel Calderón | Argentinian footballer |
| Gabriel Rosado | American boxer |
| Gabriel Garko | Italian actor |
Characters Named Gabriel
| Gabriel Gray | alias Sylar from "Heroes" |
| Gabriel Van Helsing | "Van Helsing" |
| Gabriel Oak | "Far from the Madding Crowd" |
| Gabriel Reyes | alias Reaper from "Overwatch" |
| Gabriel Summers | alias Vulcan from Marvel Comics |
| Gabriel Lewis | "The Da Vinci Code" |
| Gabriel Lightwood | "The Infernal Devices" series |
| Gabriel Lorca | "His Dark Materials" |
| Gabriel Yulaw | "The One" |
| Gabriel Stokes | "The Walking Dead" |
| Gabriel Agreste | alias Hawk Moth from "Miraculous Ladybug" |
| Gabriel Belmont | "Gabriel Knight" video game series |
| Gabriel Vaughn | "Intelligence" |
| Gabriel Cross | alias Reaper from "Titanfall 2" |
| Gabriel Emerson | "Gabriel's Inferno" series |
| Gabriel Allon | "The Gabriel Allon Series" |
| Gabriel Lowan | "The Passage" series |