Boy · #6,263 in 2026

Gamel

Muselmann was a term used amongst prisoners of German Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust of World War II to refer to those suffering from a combination of starvation and exhaustion, as well as those who were resigned to their impending death.

Current Rank
#6,263
Peak Rank
#3,968 (1967)
Total Babies
15
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1967
First Year
1981
Last Year
1967
Peak Year
#3968
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gamel

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

Muselmann was a term used amongst prisoners of German Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust of World War II to refer to those suffering from a combination of starvation and exhaustion, as well as those who were resigned to their impending death.

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Etymology
"Muselmann" also literally means "a Muslim " in Yiddish and a number of other languages (albeit with spelling differences) and ultimately derives from the Old Turkish word for Muslim, مسلمان ( müsliman ). [ citation needed ] In the context of this article, "Muselmann" seemingly derives from the German : Muselman , a historical term for "Muslim" (literally "mussulman"), which is now considered derogatory . If this derivation is correct, "Muselmann" would literally mean "Muslim man" ( Muselman + Mann ); but how this term later came to be used to denote starving concentration camp prisoners is un

The Story of Gamel

Gamel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1967, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1967, when 5 Gamels were born — ranking #3,968 that year. As of 2026, Gamel ranks #6,263 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Gamels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Gamel

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

  • Gimel
  • Gammel
  • Gemmell
  • Gomel
  • Gammell
  • Gemmel
  • Gimmal
  • Kamel
  • Comal
  • Gama
  • Gunnel
  • Gonal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gamel

What does the name Gamel mean?
Muselmann was a term used amongst prisoners of German Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust of World War II to refer to those suffering from a combination of starvation and exhaustion, as well as those who were resigned to their impending death.
How popular is Gamel in 2026?
In 2026, Gamel ranks #6,263 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Gamel most popular?
Gamel reached its peak popularity in 1967, ranking #3,968 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Gamel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gamel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Gamel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gamel include Alexand, Dobby, Guenter. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Gamel

Gamel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Gamel's peak popularity came in 1967 when it ranked #3,968. Use the chart and map above to compare Gamel'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.