Name meaning & stats
Gabriel
Gabriel means “God is my strength”. 396,649 US babies since 1940, peak 2008. Notable Gabriels are 1.8× over-represented as actors.
What it means
“God is my strength”
Well documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 2008
396,649 US babies were named Gabriel between 1940 and 2025.
Where Gabriels end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.8× | High · 39 people |
| Professor | 1.2× | Medium · 19 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | Medium · 19 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | Medium · 18 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Gabriels show up 1.8× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Gabriel has a surprise career: 1.7×
Spelling family
Gabriel is the main spelling
- Gabriel 99%
- Gabrial <1%
- Gabryel <1%
- Gaberiel <1%
- Gaberial <1%
- Gabreil <1%
- Gabreal <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2008)