Hebrew

Gabriel

Pronounced GAY-bree-ulShare

Meaning: God is my strength

  • Boy
  • Top 100
  • 3 syllables

The story

Gabriel is a Hebrew name usually rendered God is my strength. Its angelic association gives the meaning an enduring religious setting.

Nicknames

  • Gabe
  • Gabi

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Top 100

One of the 100 most popular names in the US.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Gabriel comes from Hebrew.

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