Gabriel
God is my strength
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Pronunciation
- GAY-bree-ul
- Popularity
- stable
Common nicknames
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About the name Gabriel
Gabriel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in United Kingdom.
Gabriel is the announcing angel in all three Abrahamic traditions — he speaks to Daniel, to Mary, and, as Jibril, delivers revelation to Muhammad. That shared role is why the name works across communities that agree on very little else. It is a top-10 name in Brazil, France and Romania and has stayed steadily inside the US top 40.
Variants and spellings: Gavriel, Jibril, Gabriele.
Popularity trend: Gabriel has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Gabriel
- What does the name Gabriel mean?
- Gabriel means "God is my strength". It's a boy name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in United Kingdom.
- Where does the name Gabriel come from?
- Gabriel originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Gabriel a boy or girl name?
- Gabriel is a boy name.