Gamaliel

Gamaliel - A very unique male name

Gamaliel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1969 on position #1562. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Gamaliel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Gamaliel? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Gamaliel. The baby boy name Gamaliel was given to 13 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2841 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 112,791 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Gamaliel peaked in popularity 50 years ago in 1976 on position 1426.

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Gamaliel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Gamaliel is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,695 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,157.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Gamaliel is where you live.

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Gamaliel origin and meaning

Hebrew (biblical)

From Hebrew Gamliel, 'God is my reward' or 'benefit of God'

Gamaliel was a leading Pharisee and teacher in the New Testament, the instructor of Paul, and a respected figure in Jewish tradition. As a US given name it dates from 1969, used in small numbers, mainly in religious and Spanish-speaking families.

Attested etymology

Gamaliel is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

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Similar to Gamaliel

We've found the following names that sound similar to Gamaliel, sorted by popularity.

Gamal / Gaynell /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Gamaliel

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Gamaliel a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Gamaliel?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

guh-MAY-lee-el · /ɡəˈmeɪliəl/
Also heard as guh-MAL-ee-el; Spanish speakers say gah-mah-lee-EL.

Around the world

• Gamaliel (Spanish) — The standard Spanish form, commoner than in English

Famous bearers

• Gamaliel — Pharisee and teacher of Paul, a leading figure in the New Testament and in Jewish tradition (Biblical) Historical

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

A weighty biblical name chosen for its religious pedigree; it is long and unfamiliar in English, and families usually have a faith reason for it.

Worth knowing

• Pronunciation varies widely
• Will almost always be shortened or misspelled