Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Gospel

Gospel originally meant the Christian message, but in the second century AD the term euangélion came to be used also for the books in which the message was reported. In this sense a gospel can be defined as a loose-knit, episodic narrative of the words and deeds of Jesus Christ, culminating in his trial and death, and concluding with various reports of his post-resurrection appearances.

Current Rank
#12,135
Peak Rank
#12,135 (2013)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2013
First Year
2013
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#12135
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gospel

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

Gospel originally meant the Christian message, but in the second century AD the term euangélion came to be used also for the books in which the message was reported. In this sense a gospel can be defined as a loose-knit, episodic narrative of the words and deeds of Jesus Christ, culminating in his trial and death, and concluding with various reports of his post-resurrection appearances.

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Etymology
Gospel is the Old English translation of the Hellenistic Greek term εὐαγγέλιον (evangélion), meaning "good news"; this may be seen from analysis of ευαγγέλιον (evangélion) ( εὖ (ef) "good" + ἄγγελος (ángelos) "messenger" + -ιον (ion) diminutive suffix). The Greek term was Latinized as evangelium in the Vulgate , and translated into Latin as bona annuntiatio . In Old English, it was translated as gōdspel ( gōd "good" + spel "news"). The Old English term was retained as gospel in Middle English Bible translations and hence remains in use also in Modern English . Encyclopaedia Britannica defines

The Story of Gospel

Gospel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2013, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 5 Gospels were born — ranking #12,135 that year. As of 2026, Gospel ranks #12,135 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Gospels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Gospel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gospel 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 Gospel

What does the name Gospel mean?
Gospel originally meant the Christian message, but in the second century AD the term euangélion came to be used also for the books in which the message was reported. In this sense a gospel can be defined as a loose-knit, episodic narrative of the words and deeds of Jesus Christ, culminating in his trial and death, and concluding with various reports of his post-resurrection appearances.
How popular is Gospel in 2026?
In 2026, Gospel ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Gospel most popular?
Gospel reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #12,135 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Gospel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gospel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Gospel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gospel include Aashman, Abdinajib, Adym. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Gospel

Gospel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Gospel's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #12,135. Use the chart and map above to compare Gospel'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.