Gabriel vs Sebastian

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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Sebastian

Boy #14 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from Sebastia"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish German French Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #14
Total SSA Count: 8,562
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43

Sebastian Rank #14

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 vs #43 for Gabriel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Sebastian more popular?

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 compared to Gabriel at #43 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Sebastian 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). Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin).

Are Gabriel and Sebastian boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Sebastian is primarily a boy name.

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