Gamaliel
Meaning
"God is my reward"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,541
- Total SSA Count
- 32
- Syllables
- 4
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Gam, Gamal, Mali
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"God is my reward"
Origin: Hebrew
"ancient, enduring, long-standing"
Origin: Old Irish
Gamaliel is more popular, ranked #3541 vs #3671 for Keyan.
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Gamaliel is more popular, ranked #3541 compared to Keyan at #3671 in the United States.
Gamaliel means "God is my reward" (Hebrew origin). Keyan means "ancient, enduring, long-standing" (Old Irish origin).
Gamaliel is primarily a boy name. Keyan is primarily a boy name.