Holding steady.
Popularity of Gabriell since 1970
Babies named Gabriell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 | 0 |
| 1980s | 233 | 5 |
| 1990s | 458 | 73 |
| 2000s | 465 | 189 |
| 2010s | 109 | 115 |
| 2020s | 7 | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Gabriell is a respelled variant of Gabriel, a name with deep biblical roots meaning 'God is my strength.' While the standard spelling Gabriel has been a top-100 favorite for decades, this double-l version has remained exceedingly rare. First recorded in 1970, it saw its peak usage in 1989, but never entered the top 1000. The name is used for both genders, though the original Gabriel is overwhelmingly masculine. Its trajectory has been stable, never experiencing a surge or decline, with only a handful of births in any given year. As a result, top states are negligible due to small numbers. Gabriell offers a distinctive twist on a classic, appealing to parents seeking a familiar sound with a unique spelling.
Gabriell is a variant spelling of Gabriel, derived from the Hebrew name Gavri'el, composed of 'gever' (man) and 'El' (God), meaning 'God is my strength.' In the Bible, Gabriel is an archangel who appears as a divine messenger. The spelling with double 'l' is a modern respelling, influenced by other names like Daniell and Michaele. Gabriell has seen sporadic use in the United States since the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gabe, Gabby, Eli
Sibling names for Gabriell
Names that share Gabriell's style, for a brother or sister.
