Find out how popular the first name Gabe has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Gabe by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Gabe is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 42 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Gabe.

The history of the first name Gabe

The name Gabe is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel, which means "God is my strength" or "man of God." The name's origins can be traced back to the biblical figure Gabriel, who is an archangel in the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

The name Gabriel first appeared in the Old Testament Book of Daniel, where Gabriel is mentioned as an angel who interpreted visions for the prophet Daniel. In the New Testament, Gabriel is depicted as the angel who announced the forthcoming birth of Jesus to the Virgin Mary. This significant role in Christian theology contributed to the widespread popularity of the name among Christians.

In the Middle Ages, the name Gabriel was commonly used in various European regions, particularly in France, where it was often shortened to the diminutive form "Gabe." This shortened version became popular across various cultures and languages, as it was easy to pronounce and adapt to different linguistic environments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gabe can be found in the 12th century, when Gabe de Toul, a French nobleman and crusader, participated in the Third Crusade led by Richard the Lionheart. Another notable bearer of the name was Gabe Narudolph, a 14th-century German scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the study of biblical texts.

Throughout history, several famous individuals have borne the name Gabe. One of the most notable was Gabe the Venetian, a 15th-century Italian explorer and merchant who traveled extensively in the Middle East and established trade routes between Europe and the Ottoman Empire. In the 16th century, Gabe Neville was an English composer and organist renowned for his contributions to sacred music.

In the 19th century, Gabe García Moreno (1821-1875) was a prominent Ecuadorian statesman and political leader who served as the President of Ecuador. He was known for his efforts to modernize the country and strengthen the Catholic Church's influence. Another notable figure was Gabe Delano Roosevelt (1857-1935), an American businessman and philanthropist who was a distant cousin of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

In more recent times, Gabe Pressman (1924-2017) was an American journalist and television reporter who had a career spanning over six decades, covering major events such as the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the Watergate scandal.

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