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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Gavril — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Gavrielle|Gavrilo
HebrewBoy→ Stable

Gavril

GAV-ril · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12756 in 2021

Peak: #12756 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12756 in 2021

Peak: #12756 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152021

Rank #12756 · Falling since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Hebrew RootReligiousRussianEastern EuropeanClassic2-syllableMasculineInternationalDiminutive Form
Character
strong resolvespiritual depthquiet dignityprotective naturesteadfast loyalty
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Gavrils

imaginativelyricalhumanisticvisionarycontemplative
STRONG
High confidence

Gavril is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Gavril at a Glance
Meaning:From Hebrew Gavriel meaning 'God is my strength', widely used in Russian and Eastern European cultures as a diminutive form.
Language root:Hebrew · Slavic
Peak rank:#12756 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
GabrielGael◈GarrettGarethGavin◈Grayson◈
Similar Style
DimitriNikolaiMikhailRomanEzraEzekiel
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Gavril
SophiaElenaNataliaIvanMikhailDmitri
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Gavril · Overview
Summary

Gavril is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Religious · Classic character
Gavril carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
gavril.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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