Gabriel vs Gabriela

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

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Gabriela

Girl #298 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Latin American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #298
Total SSA Count: 1,059
Syllables: 4
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43

Gabriela Rank #298

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #298 for Gabriela.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Gabriela more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Gabriela at #298 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Gabriela 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). Gabriela means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gabriel and Gabriela boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Gabriela is primarily a girl name.

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