Gadiel

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameHebrewDeclining slightly
#1071▲ 62in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Gadiel is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew meaning "God is my fortune" or "fortune of God," composed of gad (fortune, luck) and el (God). In the Bible, Gadiel was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan.

Gadiel carries the adventurous spirit of the biblical scout who reconnoitered the promised land. In the United States, it has been growing within Hispanic communities as a rare but genuinely biblical name with a meaningful connection to faith and divine blessing.

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Popularity Over Time

Gadiel climbed 1220 spots in the last 20 years — from #2291 to #1071.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Gadiel
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s893—
2010s930▲
2000s482▲
1990s74▲
1980s6▼
1970s10—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(36 years, 1978–2024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Gadiel
YearBirthsRank
2024203#1071
2023186#1133
2022186#1132
2021130#1413
2020188#1065
2019160#1197
2018136#1331
201789#1739
201690#1728
201571#2024
201473#1966
201379#1814
201283#1788
201170#1976
201079#1840
200988#1745
200876#1907
200770#2002
200657#2230
200545#2503

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1978–2024) · Methodology