Gabe: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: g-ahb-eh
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: God is my strength

Gabe is a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Gabe (a variant of John), meaning "God is my strength" or "hero of God. " The name has been popularized by its association with the archangel Gabe (a variant of Gabriel), who is significant in Christian mythology. Over time, Gabe has evolved from being a rare name to becoming more mainstream, particularly in English-speaking cultures. Its popularity can be attributed to its strong biblical roots and its modernized, more approachable form.

Gabe Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Gabe is currently #3845 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Gabe is currently #1701 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Gabe is currently #1929 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Gabe is currently #865 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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