Gabe

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Gabe is a Christian boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my strength”.

MeaningGod is my strength
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
PronunciationGAYB
TraditionChristian, Modern & Classic
Used inUnited States

Meaning and origin of Gabe

Gabe is a short form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength'. It is used as a casual nickname and sometimes as a full name. Gabriel is the archangel who announces the birth of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. Gabe is especially common in the US.

Is Gabe a Christian name?

Gabe comes from Gabriel, the archangel in Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

How popular is Gabe?

Mostly used as a nickname for Gabriel.

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Spellings and variants of Gabe

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gabe mean?

Gabe means 'God is my strength'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Gabe a Christian name?

Gabe comes from Gabriel, the archangel in Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

How do you pronounce Gabe?

Gabe is pronounced GAYB.

Is Gabe a boy or girl name?

Gabe is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.