Gavriel: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: g-ahvr-ee-ehl
Origin: Israel
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: God is my strength

Gavriel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my strength" and "Hero of God. " It is the Hebrew form of Gavriel (a variant of Gabriel), which is associated with an archangel in the Hebrew Bible. The name has been used in various cultures, including Bulgarian (Gavril) and Russian (Gavrill). Despite its rich history, Gavriel remains an uncommon name in the United States, never making it to the top 1000 baby names. Its deep religious significance and cultural connotation make it a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with strong biblical roots.

Gavriel Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Gavriel is currently #3867 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Gavriel is currently #1714 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Gavriel is currently #1857 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Gavriel is currently #836 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Gavriel is currently #1943 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Gavriel is currently #874 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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