Gabriel vs George

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

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43
George Rank #123

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or George more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and George 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). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Gabriel and George boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.

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