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Gamaliel

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Gamaliel Pronunciation

Gamaliel is pronounced gə-MAY-lee-el /ɡəˈmeɪ.li.ɛl/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Gamliel, 'reward of God' or 'God is my recompense'; a biblical leader and a revered rabbi's nameHigh

In 30 seconds: God's own reward, in a name: Gamaliel means 'reward of God' — borne by a biblical prince, a revered rabbi who taught the apostle Paul, and a U.S. president (Warren G. Harding). Grand and scholarly.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Gamliel, 'reward of God' or 'God is my recompense'; a biblical leader and a revered rabbi's name
U.S. rank (2024)#3535 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,914

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419212024

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

History & Origin

Gamaliel comes from Hebrew Gamliel, 'reward of God' or 'God is my recompense'. It is borne by a prince of Manasseh in the Book of Numbers and by Rabban Gamaliel, the revered teacher of the apostle Paul. President Warren Gamaliel Harding carried it as a middle name.

In the U.S. it is rare, appearing in Latino, Jewish, and devout families. Reward-of-God at the root, scholarly, and grand.

Did you know? Rabban Gamaliel, mentioned in the New Testament as the teacher of the apostle Paul, was so esteemed that the Talmud says reverence for the Torah died with him.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Gamaliel — etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

GamaLiel

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How do you pronounce Gamaliel?

Gamaliel is pronounced gə-MAY-lee-el (/ɡəˈmeɪ.li.ɛl/). Press play above to hear Gamaliel said aloud.

How do you say Gamaliel?

Gamaliel is said gə-MAY-lee-el (/ɡəˈmeɪ.li.ɛl/). Press play above to hear Gamaliel said aloud.

What does the name Gamaliel mean?

Gamaliel is Hebrew for 'reward of God' or 'God is my recompense', a biblical and rabbinic name.

Is Gamaliel a boy or girl name?

Gamaliel is a boy's name.

How popular is Gamaliel?

Gamaliel is a rare name in the U.S.