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Jibreel

♂ Boy

Pronounced jih-BREEL /dʒɪˈbriːl/High

Meaning: God is my strength; the Arabic form of Gabriel — the archangel of revelation in Judaism, Christianity, and IslamHigh

In 30 seconds: The Arabic form of Gabriel, the archangel of revelation. In Islam, Jibreel is the angel who revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad — the most sacred angelic messenger in the Islamic tradition, making this a name of supreme spiritual significance.
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Origin HighArabic, Hebrew
MeaningGod is my strength; the Arabic form of Gabriel — the archangel of revelation in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
U.S. rank (2024)#2346 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births60 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 979

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219742024

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

Jibreel is the Arabic form of Gabriel (Hebrew Gavri'el: God is my strength). In Islam, Jibreel is the archangel of revelation who transmitted the Quran to Muhammad. He is also the angel who appeared to Mary announcing Jesus's birth and to Daniel in the Hebrew Bible.

Jibreel is used in Muslim communities globally as a name honoring the archangel of revelation. In the United States it ranked #2346 for boys in 2024, reflecting use in Arab American and broader Muslim communities.

Did you know? Jibreel (Gabriel) is the only angel mentioned by name more than once in the Quran — he appears in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:97-98) as the angel who brought down the Quran to Muhammad's heart by God's permission. The Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr), when the Quran was first revealed, is considered the holiest night of the year in Islam.
Overall data confidence 95%
Behind the Name — Jibreel — Arabic/Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

GabrielJibrilGibril

Nicknames

Jib

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jibreel (Archangel Gabriel) (mythological)
    The archangel of revelation in Islam who, according to the Quran, revealed the scripture to Muhammad; identified with Gabriel in Judaism and Christianity.

If you like Jibreel…

Gabriel— the English/Hebrew form of the same archangel name
Jibril— the simplified spelling of the same Arabic angel name
Mikail— the Arabic form of Michael, another Quranic archangel
Azrael— the angel of death in the same Islamic/Abrahamic tradition

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jibreel mean?

Jibreel means 'God is my strength,' the Arabic form of Gabriel — the archangel who revealed the Quran to Muhammad in Islam.

How do you pronounce Jibreel?

It's said jih-BREEL /dʒɪˈbriːl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jibreel a boy or girl name?

Jibreel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jibreel?

Jibreel ranked #2346 for U.S. boys in 2024.

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