Theodore vs Gabriel

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

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Popularity Comparison

Theodore Rank #4
Gabriel Rank #43

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #43 for Gabriel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Theodore or Gabriel more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gabriel at #43 in the United States.

What do Theodore and Gabriel mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin). Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin).

Are Theodore and Gabriel boy or girl names?

Theodore is primarily a boy name. Gabriel is primarily a boy name.

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