Gabriel name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Gabriel
Story and style
Gabriel is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Gabriel is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank35th in 2024
Listed years13/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar, Rising
Length7 letters
More about Gabriel
Background notes
What style of name is Gabriel?
Gabriel feels familiar and rising. It sits naturally beside names like Jasper and Joshua: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Gabriel ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Gabriel has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 73rd in 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 73rd |
| 2024 | 35th |
| 2023 | 50th |
| 2022 | 83rd |
| 2021 | 66th |
| 2020 | 71st |
| 2019 | Not in top 100 |
| 2018 | 91st |
| 2017 | 87th |
| 2016 | 93rd |
| 2015 | Not in top 100 |
| 2014 | Not in top 100 |
| 2013 | Not in top 100 |
| 2012 | Not in top 100 |
| 2011 | 95th |
| 2010 | 94th |
| 2009 | 77th |
| 2008 | 94th |