Gabriel vs John

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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Alexander Ryan Easton Greyson

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John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #21
Total SSA Count: 8,047
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Luka Daniel Walker Ezekiel

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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #43 for Gabriel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Gabriel at #43 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and John 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). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gabriel and John boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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