Gariel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gariel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 40 babies have been named Gariel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gariel is past its peak , currently ranked #40,160 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,160
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gariel
Gariel is a boy name .
Is Gariel a boy or girl name? Gariel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,160 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #30,660. Gariel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Gariel is currently ranked #40,160 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gariel include Gar, Gari, Gariy, Gariie, Gaie, and Garkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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