Gabriel
GAY-bree-ul /ˈɡeɪ.bri.əl/
Meaning of Gabriel
Gabriel comes from the Hebrew גַּבְרִיאֵל (Gavri'el): gavrí ('my strong man, my warrior') + el ('God'). In the Hebrew Bible and New Testament, Gabriel is one of the two named archangels (the other is Michael) — the divine messenger who announces the births of both John the Baptist and Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. The name has been in use across Christian and Islamic traditions for centuries.
Current popularity of Gabriel
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #24 |
| France (INSEE) | 2024 | #11 |
| Spain (INE) | 2024 | #10 |
| Portugal (INE) | 2024 | #3 |
Notable bearers of Gabriel
Gabriel (archangel, Hebrew Bible and Quran); Gabriel García Márquez (novelist); Gabriel Fauré (composer).
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31