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Gabino

♂ Boy

Pronounced gah-BEE-noh /ɡɑˈbiː.no/High

Meaning: Spanish and Italian form of Gabinus, a Latin name from the ancient city of Gabii near Rome; also associated with the Hebrew name Gabriel (God is my strength), with whom it shares a root by folk etymologyMedium

In 30 seconds: Gabino is a Spanish and Italian name from the Latin Gabinus, associated with the ancient city of Gabii near Rome. It is used as a saints name in Catholic tradition and is occasionally linked to Gabriel by folk etymology. Common in Latin American and Spanish communities.
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Origin MediumLatin, Spanish
MeaningSpanish and Italian form of Gabinus, a Latin name from the ancient city of Gabii near Rome; also associated with the Hebrew name Gabriel (God is my strength), with whom it shares a root by folk etymology
U.S. rank (2024)#3112 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births39 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,540

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919042024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Gabino comes from Latin Gabinus, meaning inhabitant of Gabii, an ancient Latin city located about 18 km east of Rome. The city was important in early Roman history and mentioned by Vergil and Livy. The martyred Christian Saint Gabinus of Rome (died ca. 295 AD), brother of Pope Caius, gave the name its Catholic devotional use.

Through Catholic saint veneration, Gabino spread across Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, where it is used as a traditional Christian name. In the 20th century it declined in favor of Gabriel and other names, but it remains in use in Mexico, Central America, and among U.S. Latino communities. Folk association with Gabriel enriches its meaning for many families.

Did you know? The ancient city of Gabii, from which Gabinus and Gabino derive, was one of Latium's most important cities in the early Roman period — legend holds that Romulus and Remus were educated there. By the Empire, Gabii had declined, but the name of its people lived on in the Roman personal name tradition.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Gabinus — Latin place-name originRoman Martyrology — Gabinus — Saint Gabinus entry

Variations

GavinoGabinusGabinus

Nicknames

GabiBino

Famous Bearers

  • ★Gabinus of Rome (died 296)
    Roman Christian martyr and brother of Pope Caius, venerated as a saint, whose feast day is February 19.

If you like Gabino…

Gabriel— phonetically similar and shares Catholic heritage; folk etymology connection
Gavino— Sardinian form of the same name Gabinus with identical origin
Fabian— Latin-origin Catholic saint name of similar sound and tradition
Aurelio— Spanish Latin-origin three-syllable Catholic saint name of similar standing

Frequently Asked

What does the name Gabino mean?

Gabino derives from Latin Gabinus, meaning inhabitant of Gabii, an ancient city near Rome. It is also associated by folk etymology with Gabriel (God is my strength).

How do you pronounce Gabino?

It is said gah-BEE-noh, with three syllables and stress on the second.

Is Gabino a boy or girl name?

Gabino is a boy's name. The feminine form is Gabina.

How popular is Gabino?

Gabino is uncommon in the United States overall but is used in Mexican and Latin American communities. It has not ranked in the U.S. top 1000.