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Gabe
♂ Boy
Pronounced GAYB /ˈɡeɪb/High
Meaning: Short form of Gabriel — from Hebrew Gavriel, 'God is my strength; man of God'Medium
In 30 seconds: Strong and friendly: Gabe shortens Gabriel — 'God is my strength'. Warm, easygoing, and classic.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningShort form of Gabriel — from Hebrew Gavriel, 'God is my strength; man of God'
U.S. rank (2025)#4591 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,108
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Gabe is a short form of Gabriel — from Hebrew Gavriel, 'God is my strength; man of God' (the archangel). A warm, friendly, classic nickname-name.
It registers thinly on its own. Rare, God-is-my-strength at the root, and friendly.
Did you know? Gabriel means 'God is my strength' (the archangel of revelation) — Gabe is its warm, friendly, easygoing nickname.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Gabriel — root etymology
Variations
GabrielGabby
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Gabe mean?
Gabe shortens Gabriel — 'God is my strength'.
How do you pronounce Gabe?
It's said GAYB /ˈɡeɪb/ — a single syllable.
Is Gabe a boy or girl name?
Gabe is a boy's name.
How popular is Gabe?
Gabe is a rare name on its own in the U.S.