Gavriel vs Keoni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavriel

Boy #1,770 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,770
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gavi, Gav, Riel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Keoni

Boy #1,725 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,725
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keo, Oni

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gavriel Rank #1,770
Keoni Rank #1,725

Keoni is more popular, ranked #1725 vs #1770 for Gavriel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gavriel ___

  • Gavriel Ezra
  • Gavriel Noah
  • Gavriel Asher
  • Gavriel Elijah
  • Gavriel David
  • Gavriel Levi

Keoni ___

  • Keoni James
  • Keoni Lee
  • Keoni Alexander
  • Keoni Michael
  • Keoni David
  • Keoni Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gavriel

Raphael Tzvi Miriam Leah Eliana

If you choose Keoni

Kai Leilani Makoa Nalani Kailani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavriel or Keoni more popular?

Keoni is more popular, ranked #1725 compared to Gavriel at #1770 in the United States.

What do Gavriel and Keoni mean?

Gavriel means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Keoni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Hawaiian origin).

Are Gavriel and Keoni boy or girl names?

Gavriel is primarily a boy name. Keoni is primarily a boy name.

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