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Gabriel name meaning
First Name
361k
in the U.S.
since 1880
361k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
27k
in the U.S.
in 2010
27k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Gabriel mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Gabriel
User Submitted Origins
English
36%
Hebrew
29%
Spanish
26%
African
4%
Jewish
3%
American
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Utah, U.S., the name Gabriel means "Messenger of God. Archangel".
- A user from Mexico says the name Gabriel is of Hebrew origin and means "Messenger of God".
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Gabriel means "God's messenger".
- A user from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Gabriel is of Arabic origin and means "The One True Gods messenger".
- A user from Mexico says the name Gabriel is of Jewish origin and means "My manly strength is God".
- A user from Georgia, U.S. says the name Gabriel is of Hebrew origin and means "God is my strength".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Gabriel is of Gaelic origin and means "Strength of God".
- 2 people from Massachusetts, U.S. agree the name Gabriel is of Spanish / English origin and means "Gift of God".
- A user from Oklahoma, U.S. says the name Gabriel is of Jewish origin and means "God is my strong man".
- A submission from Massachusetts, U.S. says the name Gabriel means "New born god" and is of Spanish origin.
- According to 3 people from all over the world, the name Gabriel is of English origin and means "Angel".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- (Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
Wiktionary
From Latin Gabriel, from Ancient Greek Γαβρῑήλ (Gabrīḗl), from Hebrew גַּבְרִיאֵל (gaḇrīʾḗl, “God is my strong man”), from גֶּבֶר (géver, “strong man, hero”) and אֵל (ʾēl, “God, deity”), from Proto-Semitic *ʾil-.
- A male given name from Hebrew.
- An archangel associated, in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, with carrying messages from God.
- A patronymic surname.
Gabriel was also found in the following language(s): Catalan, Czech, Danish, Faroese, Finnish, French, German, Latin, Norman, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Gabriel
Notable Persons Named Gabriel
Gabriel Macht
Gabriel Macht is an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1980 to 1980. Gabriel was given the name Gabriel S. Macht on January 22nd, 1972 in The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Jesus is a soccer player for the Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Brazil national under-20 football team, and Brazil national under-23 football team. Gabriel was born on April 3rd, 1997 in São Paulo, Brazil. Gabriel is also known as Gabriel Jesus.
Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel was given the name Gabriel José García Márquez on March 6th, 1927 in Aracataca. Gabriel is also known as García Márquez and Gabriel José. He died on April 17th, 2014.
Gabriel
Gabriel is a soccer player for the Santos FC, Brazil national under-15 football team, Brazil national under-17 football team, and Brazil national under-20 football team. Gabriel was born on August 30th, 1996 in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. Gabriel is also known as Gabriel.
Gabriel Byrne
Gabriel Byrne is an actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and author. His most notable accomplishments were from 1978 to present. Gabriel was given the name Gabriel James Byrne on May 12th, 1950 in Dublin.
Gabriel Iglesias
Gabriel Iglesias is an observational comedy, impressionist, documentary, satire, impressionist (entertainment), and documentary comedy comedian. Gabriel was given the name Gabriel J. Iglecias on July 15th, 1976 in San Diego.
- Gabriel BatistutaSoccer Player
- Gabriel PaulistaSoccer Player
- Gabriel ObertanSoccer Player
- Gabriel MannActor
- Gabriel AgbonlahorSoccer Player
- Gabriel Gonzaga
- Gabriel LandeskogHockey Player
- GabrielSoccer Player
- Gabriel TorjeSoccer Player
- Gabe SaportaMusician
- Gabriel MilitoSoccer Player
- Gai WaterhouseHorse Trainer
- Gabby ConcepcionActor
- Gabriel SotoActor
Notable Persons With the Last Name Gabriel
Notable Persons With the Last Name Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel is a progressive rock, art rock, experimental music, worldbeat, pop music, and pop rock musician. He plays Keyboard instrument, Flute, and Vocals. He holds the title Don't Give Up". His most notable accomplishments were from 1967 to present. Peter was given the name Peter Brian Gabriel on February 13th, 1950 in Chobham, Surrey, England.
Juan Gabriel
Juan Gabriel is a mariachi, ranchera, latin pop, and mexican pop music musician. He has had major accomplishments since 1971. Juan was given the name Alberto Aguilera Valadez on January 7th, 1950 in Parácuaro. Juan is also known as Adán Luna, Juan Gabriel, Juanga, El Divo de Juárez, and El Divo deJuárez.
Angel Gabriel
Angel Gabriel is a saint. He holds the title Archangel and Angel of Revelation.
Gabriel
Gabriel is a soccer player for the Santos FC, Brazil national under-15 football team, Brazil national under-17 football team, and Brazil national under-20 football team. Gabriel was born on August 30th, 1996 in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. Gabriel is also known as Gabriel.
Brigitte Gabriel
Brigitte Gabriel is an author, activist, and journalist. Her ongoing career started in 1986. Brigitte was born on October 21st, 1964 in Marjayoun. Brigitte is also known as Nour Semaan and (alternativenom de plume).
Seychelle Gabriel
Seychelle Gabriel is an actress. She was most prominent from 2007 to present. Seychelle was given the name Seychelle Suzanne Gabriel on March 25th, 1991 in Burbank, California, U.S.
Common last names for Gabriel
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Gabriel | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 52.31% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 19.60% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 7.87% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.46% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.35% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 17.41% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Gabriel
People with the last name Gabriel are most frequently White, African American, or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Gabriel
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