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Gamble

♂ Boy

Pronounced GAM-buhl /ˈɡæm.bəl/Medium

Meaning: Gamble is an English surname, thought to come from an Old Norse byname Gamall, 'old'; it also coincides with the English word for a risky bet. Used as a rare given name, we note this honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A daring surname-name: Gamble stems from a Norse root for 'old' and echoes a risky bet (said 'GAM-buhl') — bold and rare.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningGamble is an English surname, thought to come from an Old Norse byname Gamall, 'old'; it also coincides with the English word for a risky bet. Used as a rare given name, we note this honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#12879 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 113

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020062024

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

Gamble is an English surname believed to descend from the Old Norse byname Gamall, 'old', while sharing its spelling with the English word for a risky wager. As a given name it is rare and daring; we note this honestly (said 'GAM-buhl').

As a first name it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-and-word-style, and bold.

Did you know? Gamble is an English surname from an Old Norse byname meaning 'old', though it shares its look with the word for a bet (said 'GAM-buhl'). As a first name it is rare and bold, which we note.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Gamble — English surname; Norse byname 'old'

Variations

GambleGambell

Nicknames

GamGabe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gamble mean?

Gamble is an English surname thought to come from an Old Norse byname meaning 'old'; it also shares its look with the word for a bet. We note this honestly.

How do you pronounce Gamble?

It's said GAM-buhl /ˈɡæm.bəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gamble a boy or girl name?

Gamble is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Gamble?

Gamble is a rare given name in the U.S., better known as a surname.

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