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Gabriel vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43
Total SSA Count
6,379
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43
Anthony Rank #44

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #44 for Anthony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Anthony more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Anthony at #44 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Anthony mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Gabriel and Anthony boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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