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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: GAYB //ɡeɪb//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God is my strength; English: short form of Gabriel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gabe is a diminutive form of Gabriel, which has its roots in the Hebrew name גַּבְרִיאֵל (Gavri'el), meaning "God is my strength." This name was adopted into Greek as Γαβριήλ (Gabriēl) and later into Latin as Gabriel, before making its way into Old French and eventually into English. The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, influenced by the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many biblical names into common usage among English speakers.
Historically, Gabriel is a significant figure in various religious texts, including the Hebrew Bible, where he serves as a messenger of God. In Christianity, Gabriel is recognized as one of the archangels, appearing in the Gospel of Luke to announce the birth of John the Baptist and later the Virgin Mary’s conception of Jesus.
The name Gabriel has been borne by numerous saints and notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring presence in religious and cultural contexts. Culturally, the name Gabe, as a familiar or affectionate form of Gabriel, has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing strength and divine support.
The name has been associated with qualities such as resilience and protection, reflecting its biblical origins. In addition to its religious significance, Gabriel has appeared in literature and art, further embedding the name within cultural narratives.
The diminutive Gabe, while less formal, carries the same connotations of strength and divine connection, making it a cherished choice in various communities.
Famous people named Gabe
In this section, you will find notable people named Gabe. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Gabe who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Gabe who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Gabe Newell is a businessman best known for co-founding Valve Corporation and developing the Steam platform.
Gabe Kapler is a former professional baseball player and manager best known for his time with the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants.
Gabe Davis is a professional football player best known for playing as a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills.
Fictional characters named Gabe
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Gabe is a fictional character from the video game series Overwatch. He is a skilled and charismatic hero known for his ability to manipulate time and space.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Gabe. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gabe was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Gabe has ranked as high as #1224 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Louisiana, California, Utah, Minnesota, and Iowa.
In the past 5 years the name Gabe has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Gabe is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Gabe was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Gabe (2021)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Gabe.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2020 | 49 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2017 | 58 |
| 2016 | 54 |
| 2015 | 88 |
| 2014 | 84 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2012 | 103 |
| 2011 | 125 |
| 2010 | 91 |
| 2009 | 109 |
| 2008 | 112 |
| 2007 | 123 |
| 2006 | 118 |
| 2005 | 126 |
| 2004 | 120 |
| 2003 | 113 |
| 2002 | 90 |
| 2001 | 106 |
| 2000 | 85 |
| 1999 | 66 |
| 1998 | 51 |
| 1997 | 42 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1979 | 35 |
| 1978 | 39 |
| 1977 | 58 |
| 1976 | 54 |
| 1975 | 56 |
| 1974 | 44 |
| 1973 | 45 |
| 1972 | 62 |
| 1971 | 45 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1963 | 35 |
| 1962 | 24 |
| 1961 | 30 |
| 1960 | 23 |
| 1959 | 29 |
| 1958 | 23 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1954 | 15 |
| 1953 | 20 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1938 | 18 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1929 | 18 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1919 | 14 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1880 | 11 |