Boy · #1,067 in 2026

Gadiel

Name: Popularity of the name Gadiel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gadiel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Gadiel is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:An archangel in Jewish and Christian mysticism. Known as an angel of holiness and love. Gadiel, recording artist; see WY Records Gadiel Figueroa Robles, football (soccer) player Gadiel Miranda, judoka Tanya Gadiel, a former Australian politician

Current Rank

#1,067

Peak Rank

#1,064 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+40%

1978

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#1064

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gadiel

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

The Story of Gadiel

The earliest SSA record of Gadiel as a baby boy name dates back to 1978, when 5 babies received it. 2026 was its biggest year on record, with 206 newborns named Gadiel — #1,067 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 46% of all recorded Gadiels. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #1,067 among baby boy names with 206 births, rising sharply (+40% over the past five years). In total, more than 3K Gadiels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Gadiel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gadiel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Goodall
Goodell
Gaddy
Gadi
Gaddi
Godel
Gaddie
Goodale
Guddle
Goedel
Cadel
Caddell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gadiel

What does the name Gadiel mean?

How popular is Gadiel in 2026?

In 2026, Gadiel ranks #1,067 among boys' names in the U.S., with 206 babies given the name that year.

When was Gadiel most popular?

Gadiel reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,064 that year with 206 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gadiel most popular?

Gadiel has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Arizona, Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gadiel.

Is Gadiel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gadiel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Gadiel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gadiel include Fairbanks, Gates, Cleophus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gadiel

Gadiel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Gadiel's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,064. Use the chart and map above to compare Gadiel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.