Gibran
Gibran is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
To restore, repair, or bring comfort.
Origin and history
Gibran is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'to restore', 'to repair', or 'to comfort'. It gained international recognition primarily through the Lebanese-American poet and philosopher Kahlil Gibran, who used it as a family name. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male given name used steadily over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,207 babies in the United States have been named Gibran since 1880. It ranks #3490 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1739.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.9 %)
- TX (33.4 %)
- AZ (6.6 %)
- IL (1.1 %)
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 | 92 |
| 1980-1990 | 130 |
| 1990-2000 | 232 |
| 2000-2010 | 250 |
| 2010-2019 | 315 |
| 2020-2029 | 188 |
Famous people named Gibran
- Gibran Hamdan: American football player
Fun facts
- The name is famously associated with Lebanese-American author Kahlil Gibran, author of The Prophet.
- It derives from the Arabic root J-B-R, which relates to healing, restoration, and strength.