Gadiel
Gadiel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my fortune or God is my wealth.
Origin and history
Gadiel is a male name of Hebrew origin meaning God is my fortune. It appears as a biblical name in the Old Testament, where Gadiel is one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore Canaan. In the United States, its usage has increased notably in recent years, becoming a modern favorite among families seeking a distinctive biblical choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,568 babies in the United States have been named Gadiel since 1880. It ranks #2559 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1049.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29.2 %)
- CA (26.7 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- AZ (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 74 |
| 2000-2010 | 482 |
| 2010-2019 | 930 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,066 |
Fun facts
- Gadiel son of Sodi was one of the twelve scouts sent by Moses into the land of Canaan in the Book of Numbers.
- Over forty percent of all published U.S. births for the name Gadiel since 1880 have occurred since 2020.