Arthur vs Gabriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Artie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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
Nicknames
Gabe, Gabi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Gabriel Rank #43

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #105 for Arthur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arthur ___

  • Arthur James
  • Arthur William
  • Arthur Henry
  • Arthur Frederick
  • Arthur George
  • Arthur Edmund

Gabriel ___

  • Gabriel James
  • Gabriel Thomas
  • Gabriel Alexander
  • Gabriel John
  • Gabriel David
  • Gabriel William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

If you choose Gabriel

Raphael Michael Ezra Miriam Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Gabriel more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Gabriel mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic 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 Arthur and Gabriel boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Gabriel is primarily a boy name.

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