Gabriel as a Male Name
Gabriel is most commonly a boy's name.
Parents choosing Gabriel for a boy get a name with a clear Hebrew heritage and a well-established boy's usage. The name Gabriel means “God is my strong man (man of God / God is my hero) — from Hebrew 'gever' (strong man, hero) + 'el' (God). The dataset's 'God is my strength' is a common but imprecise rendering; the core element means 'strong man/hero,' not abstract 'strength.'” and is of Hebrew origin. Closely related male forms and variants include Gabe, Gabriele, Gabriele, Jibril.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Gabriel across all genders, see the complete Gabriel name meaning.
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Is Gabriel a boy's name?+
Gabriel is most commonly a boy's name. It means “God is my strong man (man of God / God is my hero) — from Hebrew 'gever' (strong man, hero) + 'el' (God). The dataset's 'God is my strength' is a common but imprecise rendering; the core element means 'strong man/hero,' not abstract 'strength.'” and is of Hebrew origin.
What does Gabriel mean?+
Gabriel means “God is my strong man (man of God / God is my hero) — from Hebrew 'gever' (strong man, hero) + 'el' (God). The dataset's 'God is my strength' is a common but imprecise rendering; the core element means 'strong man/hero,' not abstract 'strength.'” and originates from Hebrew.