What origin is the name Gamaliel?

Gamaliel comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Gamaliel a popular name?

Gamaliel is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Gamaliel?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Gamaliel — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Gamaliel

Q: Is Gamaliel a rare name?

Yes. Gamaliel does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gamaliel

Gamaliel

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Gamaliel is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Gods reward; gods reward. recompense of god. a biblical name adopted by 16th century puritans. famous bearers: american president warren gamaliel harding".

Parents who choose Gamaliel pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "Gods reward; gods reward. recompense of god. a biblical name adopted by 16th century puritans. famous bearers: american president warren gamaliel harding". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Gods reward; gods reward. recompense of god. a biblical name adopted by 16th century puritans. famous bearers: american president warren gamaliel harding

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Gamaliel

Very rare in US records

What does Gamaliel mean?

Gamaliel is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Gods reward; gods reward. recompense of god. a biblical name adopted by 16th century puritans. famous bearers: american president warren gamaliel harding".