Gable
Meaning
"triangular wall end, architectural peak"
Origin: Old French/Germanic (gibil)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,593
- Total SSA Count
- 17
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Gabe
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"triangular wall end, architectural peak"
Origin: Old French/Germanic (gibil)
"sword goddess"
Origin: Old Norse
Gable is more popular, ranked #5593 vs #28700 for Hjordis.
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Gable is more popular, ranked #5593 compared to Hjordis at #28700 in the United States.
Gable means "triangular wall end, architectural peak" (Old French/Germanic (gibil) origin). Hjordis means "sword goddess" (Old Norse origin).
Gable is primarily a boy name. Hjordis is primarily a girl name.