Gabriel Blom

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gabriel Blom — God is my strength
110K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gabriel Blom is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Gabriel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Gabriel is a given name derived from the Hebrew name Gaḇrīʾēl (גַבְרִיאֵל) meaning "God's man". People named Gabriel Gabriel of Kakheti (died 881), Prince and Chorepiscopus of Kakheti Gabriel of Melitene (died c. 1102), Armenian general and ruler of Melitene Gabriel von Salamanca-Ortenburg (1489–1539), Spanish nobleman Gabriel de la Cueva, 5th Duke of Alburquerque (c. The surname Blom: Blom is a surname of Scandinavian, German and Dutch origin. Blom is a Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Afrikaans term for bloom or flower. In Dutch it is a variant of bloem meaning flour or flower. As of 2014, 30.3% of all known bearers of the surname Blom were residents of South Africa (frequency 1:3,229), 29.6% of the Netherlands (1:1,035), 16.4% of Sweden (1:1,092), 7.7% of the United States (1:84,662), 3.0% of Denmark (1:3,404), 2.2% of Finland (1:4,588), 2.1% of Norway (1:4,433), 1.7% of Germany (1:88,260), 1.3% of Australia (1:33,484) and 1.2% of Canada (1:54,355). Gabriel is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 110K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Gabriel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Gabriel

Meaning: God is my strength

Hebrew

Gabriel is a given name derived from the Hebrew name Gaḇrīʾēl (גַבְרִיאֵל) meaning "God's man". People named Gabriel Gabriel of Kakheti (died 881), Prince and Chorepiscopus of Kakheti Gabriel of Melitene (died c. 1102), Armenian general and ruler of Melitene Gabriel von Salamanca-Ortenburg (1489–1539), Spanish nobleman Gabriel de la Cueva, 5th Duke of Alburquerque (c.

Surname: Blom

English

Blom is a surname of Scandinavian, German and Dutch origin. Blom is a Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Afrikaans term for bloom or flower. In Dutch it is a variant of bloem meaning flour or flower. As of 2014, 30.3% of all known bearers of the surname Blom were residents of South Africa (frequency 1:3,229), 29.6% of the Netherlands (1:1,035), 16.4% of Sweden (1:1,092), 7.7% of the United States (1:84,662), 3.0% of Denmark (1:3,404), 2.2% of Finland (1:4,588), 2.1% of Norway (1:4,433), 1.7% of Germany (1:88,260), 1.3% of Australia (1:33,484) and 1.2% of Canada (1:54,355).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Gabriel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Gabriel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Gabriel Blom

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Gabriel Blom:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Gabriel?
The first name Gabriel originates from Hebrew. Gabriel is a given name derived from the Hebrew name Gaḇrīʾēl (גַבְרִיאֵל) meaning "God's man". People named Gabriel Gabriel of Kakheti (died 881), Prince and Chorepiscopus of Kakheti Gabriel of Melitene (died c. 1102), Armenian general and ruler of Melitene Gabriel von Salamanca-Ortenburg (1489–1539), Spanish nobleman Gabriel de la Cueva, 5th Duke of Alburquerque (c.
When was Gabriel most popular?
The name Gabriel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Blom?
The surname Blom originates from English. Blom is a surname of Scandinavian, German and Dutch origin. Blom is a Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Afrikaans term for bloom or flower. In Dutch it is a variant of bloem meaning flour or flower. As of 2014, 30.3% of all known bearers of the surname Blom were residents of South Africa (frequency 1:3,229), 29.6% of the Netherlands (1:1,035), 16.4% of Sweden (1:1,092), 7.7% of the United States (1:84,662), 3.0% of Denmark (1:3,404), 2.2% of Finland (1:4,588), 2.1% of Norway (1:4,433), 1.7% of Germany (1:88,260), 1.3% of Australia (1:33,484) and 1.2% of Canada (1:54,355).
What are the origins of the name Gabriel Blom?
The name Gabriel Blom combines two different traditions: the first name Gabriel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Blom originates from English.
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