Boy · #1,773 in 2026

Gavriel

Current Rank
#1,773
Peak Rank
#1,729 (2023)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
+15%
2009
First Year
2009
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#17292
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Gavriel

Gavriel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 93 Gavriels were born — ranking #1,751 that year. As of 2026, Gavriel ranks #1,773 for baby boys with 93 births, rising sharply (+15% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Gavriels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Gavriel

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gavriel

What does the name Gavriel mean?
Gavriel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Gavriel in 2026?
In 2026, Gavriel ranks #1,773 among boys' names in the U.S., with 93 babies given the name that year.
When was Gavriel most popular?
Gavriel reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #1,729 that year with 93 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Gavriel most popular?
Gavriel has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York, Maryland. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gavriel.
Is Gavriel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gavriel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Gavriel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gavriel include Graycen, Aaiden, Donzell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Gavriel

Gavriel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Gavriel's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #1,729. Use the chart and map above to compare Gavriel'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.