UK boy's name
Gabor
A Hungarian masculine name of derived meaning "heavenly messenger" or "one bestowed with God's gift".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gabor is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Gabor popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 7 births.
This profile covers 41 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2010 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 41 living people in the UK are called Gabor. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gabor ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 7 boys were registered as Gabor.
- • About 41 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gabor as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
7 births
Estimated living
41
2026
Meaning
What does Gabor mean?
The given name Gabor originates from the Hungarian language. It is derived from the Old Hungarian name Gábriel, which in turn comes from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength." The name Gabor gained popularity in Hungary during the Middle Ages, around the 11th to 15th centuries.
The earliest known record of the name Gabor dates back to the 13th century, appearing in medieval Hungarian documents. It was commonly used among the Hungarian nobility and aristocracy during this period.
One of the earliest notable historical figures with the name Gabor was Gabor Bethlen (1580-1629), a Prince of Transylvania who played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War. Another prominent figure was Gabor Baross (1848-1892), a Hungarian politician and Minister of Public Works.
In the 20th century, Gabor gained international recognition through the renowned Hungarian-American actress Zsa Zsa Gabor (1917-2016), known for her glamorous lifestyle and numerous marriages. Her sisters, Eva Gabor (1919-1995) and Magda Gabor (1915-1997), were also actresses.
Another famous bearer of the name was Gabor Maté (born 1944), a Hungarian-Canadian physician and author known for his work on addiction and childhood trauma.
In the world of science, Gabor Dennis (1900-1979) was a Hungarian-British electrical engineer and physicist who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1971 for his contributions to holography.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the given name Gabor, which has its roots in the Hungarian language and culture, with a meaning linked to strength and faith.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Gabor over time
The chart below shows babies named Gabor registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Gabor, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gabor by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gabor was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4699 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3948 | 35 | 8 |
Related
Names similar to Gabor
- George 121,258
- Gabriel 20,581
- Grayson 7,636
- Gregory 2,925
- Guy 2,646
- Gareth 2,092
- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Gabor: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gabor in the UK right now?
In 2021, Gabor was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Gabor most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 7 babies registered as Gabor in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gabor?
A Hungarian masculine name of derived meaning "heavenly messenger" or "one bestowed with God's gift".
How many people are called Gabor in the UK?
A total of 41 babies have been registered as Gabor across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.