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Gabe

Gabe is a boy's name of English origin meaning “to tell jokes and wealth, riches.” In 2024 it was given to 22 boys in the United States.

Gabe at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“to tell jokes and wealth, riches”
Pronunciation
/ɡeɪb/
Also spelled
Gabriel

About the name Gabe

Gabe belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “to tell jokes and wealth, riches” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Gabriel.

In the United States, Gabe first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #584 in 1880, and in 2024 22 babies received the name — 4,086 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gabe in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#584 in 1880
Peak year
2005
Babies named Gabe in 2024
22
Total since 1880
4,086

Gabe in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1552 in 2000
Babies named Gabe in 2025
4
Total since 1996
133

Spellings & short forms

Gabriel

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gabe mean?

Gabe means “to tell jokes and wealth, riches” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Gabe a boy or girl name?

Gabe is a boy name. In 2024, 22 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gabe?

Gabe comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Gabriel.

How popular is the name Gabe?

Gabe first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #584 in 1880, and 22 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Gabe?

Gabe is pronounced /ɡeɪb/ (IPA).

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