Gabriel
GAY-bree-əl
Popularity
#5482
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
395,945
Peak Year
#13,187 in 2008
First Recorded
1880
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Hebrew name meaning 'God is my strength'. In religious contexts, Gabriel is often an archangel.
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Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Gabriel García Márquez
Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter
Gabriel Macht
American actor
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