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Gavriel as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Gavriel

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The baby name Gavriel is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced gav-RI-el (IPA: /ɡævˈriːəl/).

Gavriel is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: gav-RI-el (IPA: /ɡævˈriːəl/)

What is the meaning of the name Gavriel ?

The baby name Gavriel is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced gav-RI-el (IPA: /ɡævˈriːəl/).

Gavriel is Hebrew in Origin.

Gavriel is the Hebrew form of Gabriel, from גַּבְרִיאֵל (Gavri’el): gever/gibor “strong man, hero” + El “God,” yielding the meaning “God is my strength” or “mighty one of God.” The name appears in the Book of Daniel as the angel who interprets visions, later revered across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Hebrew, Gavriel retains a distinctly Jewish-Israeli flavor, with sustained use in rabbinic sources and a modern revival in Israel.

Variants span many languages: Gabriel (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese), Gavriil (Russian), Gavril (Bulgarian, Serbian, Romanian), Gábor (Hungarian), Gabriele (Italian, German), and Gavryel/Gavri’el as alternate transliterations. Feminine counterparts include Gavriella/Gabriella and Gabrielle. Common nicknames are Gabi, Gav, and Riel. The name’s association with an archangel lends it a timeless, protective aura, while its Hebrew roots emphasize strength and divine support.

Gavriel has the following similar or variant Names

Gavriel – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
CY Boys 0 #126 6 3,473
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
PS 0 #209 10 5,692
IL 0 #247 28 6,291
Canada Boys 2024 #297 10 2,588
IL Boys 0 #303 389 10,983
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
PS Boys 0 #364 193 10,655
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
UY Boys 0 #408 6 5,922
France Boys 2013 #411 3 2,790
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AR Boys 0 #479 5 7,628
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
PA Boys 0 #502 4 9,305
CR Boys 0 #506 5 10,188
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
PS Girls 0 #544 4 10,981
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
BO Boys 0 #617 6 9,244
IL Girls 0 #637 9 11,648
CL Boys 0 #693 8 13,390
SG Boys 0 #732 8 17,960
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
United States Boys 2024 #800 93 7,044
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
CO Boys 0 #909 12 15,656
PE Boys 0 #918 9 14,506
MX Boys 0 #929 54 16,355
United States Girls 2009 #929 5 9,986
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,441 31 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Gavriel is popular in 32 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
New York City (White, non-Hispanic), United States
France
AR

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People also ask about Gavriel

Gavriel is predominantly a boy's name.
Gavriel is a 3 syllable name, pronounced gav-RI-el (IPA: /ɡævˈriːəl/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Gabriel, Gavri'el, Gavriil, Gavrilo, Gavril and Gavriel (alternate spellings).
Across languages, Gavriel has these equivalents: Hebrew: גַּבְרִיאֵל (Gavri'el), Arabic: Jibril / Jibrīl (جبريل), Russian: Gavriil (Гавриил), Serbian/Croatian: Gavrilo (Гаврило).
Yes — Gavriel ranked #297 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Gavriel ranks highest in Canada (#297 in 2024).
Gavriel's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #817 in 2014 to #800 in 2024 in United States.