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Gabriel

♀ Girl

Pronounced GAY-bree-əl /ˈɡeɪ.bri.əl/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' (the archangel Gabriel); predominantly a boys' name; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: God is my strength: Gabriel is Hebrew — 'God is my strength' (the archangel). Devout and warm; predominantly a boys' name, here for girls.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' (the archangel Gabriel); predominantly a boys' name; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#5482 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,839

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019102024

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

Gabriel comes from Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' (from gever, 'strong man', plus el, 'God') — the archangel Gabriel, the divine messenger. A devout, strong name; predominantly a boys' name, here covered for girls honestly (slug distinguished; the feminine forms Gabriela and Gabrielle are more usual for girls).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, God-is-my-strength at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Gabriel means 'God is my strength' in Hebrew (the archangel who announced the births of John and Jesus) — overwhelmingly a boys' name, occasionally given to girls (which we flag; the feminine Gabriela/Gabrielle is more usual).
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Gabriel — root etymology

Variations

GabrielaGabrielleGabriella

Nicknames

Gabi

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Gabriela— the feminine form
Gabrielle— the French feminine form
Gabriella— the Italian feminine form
Gabby— the shared nickname

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gabriel mean?

Gabriel is Hebrew for 'God is my strength' (the archangel Gabriel).

How do you pronounce Gabriel?

It's said GAY-bree-əl /ˈɡeɪ.bri.əl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gabriel a boy or girl name?

Gabriel is predominantly a boys' name; this page covers its use for girls (the feminine Gabriela is more usual).

How popular is Gabriel?

Gabriel is rare for girls in the U.S.

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