Fun Facts About the Name Gabbriel
- 33 babies named Gabbriel: U.S. records list 33 babies given the name Gabbriel from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Gabbriel Mean?
Gabbriel is a spelling variant of Gabriel, a name derived from the Hebrew גַּבְרִיאֵל (Gavri'el), commonly translated as "God is my strength." The Hebrew name is usually analyzed as גֶּבֶר (gever), "man" or "strong man," joined with אֵל (El), "God"; a literal phrasing is "strong man of God" or "man of God," while "God is my strength" is the customary English meaning. The exact grammatical relationship between the elements is not certain. The doubled b in Gabbriel is an English spelling variation and does not point to a different Hebrew root.
Gabbriel Name History & Origins
The name Gabriel is biblical in origin. In the Book of Daniel, Gabriel appears as an angel who explains Daniel's visions (Daniel 8:16; 9:21). The Greek form Γαβριήλ (Gabriēl) appears in the Gospel of Luke, where Gabriel announces the births of John the Baptist and Jesus (Luke 1:19, 26 - 38). Christian tradition counts Gabriel among the archangels. Latin and later European Christian traditions transmitted the name as Gabriel, and Islamic tradition knows the same angel as Jibrīl (Jibril), who is said to have revealed the Qur'an to Muhammad.
Gabbriel is not a separate Hebrew or Greek form; it is an English spelling of Gabriel. Its doubled b is a spelling variation rather than a distinct linguistic development, so it shares Gabriel's Hebrew origin and religious associations. In English, Gabriel is an established given name, and Gabbriel is an alternative spelling of it. Literary characters such as Gabriel Oak in Thomas Hardy's Far from the Madding Crowd are later uses of the name, not evidence of its origin.
How Popular is the Name Gabbriel?
Gabbriel has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2006. Its best rank was #11,769 in 2006.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | #12,990 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 2006 | #11,769 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2004 | #16,979 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2003 | #14,461 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2001 | #16,171 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Gabbriel Shapes Your Personality and Life?
You are introspective, prophetic, philosophical, and soul searching, but also can be analytical, critical and opinionated. You think deeply and clearly, have an air of mystery, can be solitary and secretive. You are bold, independent, inquisitive and interested in research. You know what you want and why you want it.
You are always looking for an opportunity to achieve financial and emotional security. You are basically peacemaker. You understand the law of harmony and desire to balance your life with those around you. You may feel incomplete without someone to share your love, ideals, wealth or work. You can be very sensitive and could appear a bit shy and perceptive. You have developed intuition, patience and the ability to nurture others. You can achieve the state of happiness if you are willing to accept your needs in a complimentary relationship and go to create them.
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