Gavriel vs Obed

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

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Obed

Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,942
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gavriel Rank #1,770
Obed Rank #1,942

Gavriel is more popular, ranked #1770 vs #1942 for Obed.

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

Obed ___

  • Obed James
  • Obed Michael
  • Obed Samuel
  • Obed Elias
  • Obed David
  • Obed John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gavriel

Raphael Tzvi Miriam Leah Eliana

If you choose Obed

Naomi Ruth Eli Ezra Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gavriel or Obed more popular?

Gavriel is more popular, ranked #1770 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.

What do Gavriel and Obed mean?

Gavriel means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gavriel and Obed boy or girl names?

Gavriel is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.

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