Gable

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Pronounced GAY-bəl /ˈɡeɪ.bəl/High

Meaning: From the surname Gable — from the architectural 'gable' (the peaked end of a roof), or a form of Gabriel ('God is my strength'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A peaked roof-end; God's strength: Gable ties to the architectural word and to Gabriel. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish, German

MeaningFrom the surname Gable — from the architectural 'gable' (the peaked end of a roof), or a form of Gabriel ('God is my strength'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5277 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 804

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

Gable comes from the surname Gable — from the architectural 'gable', the triangular upper end of a wall beneath a peaked roof (Old French/Norse), or from a medieval pet form of Gabriel, 'God is my strength' (routes layered, which we note). Best known from the Hollywood legend Clark Gable, 'the King of Hollywood'. A crisp, classic, modern name (nickname Gabe).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-peaked-roof-end at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Gable is a surname — from the architectural 'gable' (the triangular peak of a roof), or a medieval form of Gabriel, 'God is my strength' — best known from the screen legend Clark Gable — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note).

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Gable — routes layered

Variations

GabelGabriel

Nicknames

Gabe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gable mean?

Gable ties to the architectural 'gable' (a peaked roof-end) and to Gabriel ('God is my strength'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Gable?

It's said GAY-bəl /ˈɡeɪ.bəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gable a boy or girl name?

Gable is a boy's name.

How popular is Gable?

Gable is a very rare name in the U.S.