Gamble

Pronunciation: [ g-AMB-uhl ]

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Boy Name #42,711 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Gamble is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-AMB-uhl.

Parents who love the name Gamble often also consider Danielson, Askia, Valdis .

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Historical Record

Gamble first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.

Over 113 babies have been named Gamble in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Gamble is past its peak , currently ranked #42,711 for boy names in the US .

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#42,711
Current Rank
Peaked 2010 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#42,711
Total SSA Count
5

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Gamble is also used as a girl name, ranked #63846.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gamble

Is Gamble a boy or girl name?
Gamble is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #42711. As a girl name, it is ranked #63846. Gamble is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Gamble?
Gamble is pronounced g-AMB-uhl.
How popular is the name Gamble?
Gamble is currently ranked #42711 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Gamble?
Common nicknames for Gamble include Gam, Gamb, Gamby, Gambie, Gaie, and Gamkins.
Is Gamble a common or rare name?
Gamble is an uncommon name, ranked #42711 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Gamble?
Gamble pairs well with Danielson, Askia, Valdis, Cabral in style and sound.

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About the Name Gamble

Gamble is a boy name .

Is Gamble a boy or girl name? Gamble is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,711 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #63,846. Gamble is more commonly used as a boy name.

Gamble is currently ranked #42,711 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Gamble include Gam, Gamb, Gamby, Gambie, Gaie, and Gamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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