Find out how popular the first name Gabriell has been for the last 47 years (from 1976 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Gabriell by gender

Based on the last 47 years of data, Gabriell is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 76% of people named Gabriell being female.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Gabriell.

It's also interesting to see that despite Gabriell being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 2022 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Gabriell.

The history of the first name Gabriell

The name Gabriell is derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel, which means "God is my strength" or "man of God." The name has its roots in the biblical figure Gabriel, who is an archangel mentioned in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament.

The name Gabriel first appeared in the Book of Daniel, where the archangel Gabriel was sent by God to explain a vision to the prophet Daniel. In the New Testament, Gabriel appeared to Zechariah to announce the birth of John the Baptist, and later to the Virgin Mary to announce the birth of Jesus Christ.

The name Gabriell has been in use since the Middle Ages, particularly in Christian communities across Europe. It was a popular name among the Normans and the French, and it spread to other parts of Europe through the influence of the Catholic Church.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Gabriell can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of lands and landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. There are several entries in the Domesday Book that list individuals with the name Gabriell or variations such as Gabrielis.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Gabriell, including Gabriell Harvey (1545-1630), an English writer and scholar who was a close friend of the poet Edmund Spenser. Another notable figure was Gabriell Falloppio (1523-1562), an Italian anatomist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of anatomy and is credited with the discovery of the Fallopian tubes.

In the 16th century, there was also Gabriell Biel (1420-1495), a German philosopher and theologian who was a leading figure in the nominalist philosophical movement. Another notable Gabriell was Gabriell Naudé (1600-1653), a French scholar and librarian who was a pioneer in the field of library science.

Gabriell Munters (1677-1763) was a Swedish botanist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and is credited with the discovery of several new plant species.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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