Gudiel
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Gudiel hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2023, with 5 total recorded births.
Gudiel is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Gudiel is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Gudiel is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my fortune' or 'blessed by God.' It is used primarily in Central American communities, particularly in Guatemala, and carries a strong spiritual resonance.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Gudiel's final sounds are resonant, angelic — shared with Hebrew names of angels and prophets. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Gudiel softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Gudiel's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Gudiel has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2023.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | — |
The Story of Gudiel
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Gudiel is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Gudiel are most likely born between 2023 and 2023.
How rare is Gudiel?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Gudiel is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2023, peaked in the 2020s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2023–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #12865 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2023–2023