UK boy's name
Gadiel
Masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my fortune" or "God is my wealth".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gadiel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Gadiel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 4 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2016 to 2023. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Gadiel. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gadiel ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 4 boys were registered as Gadiel.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gadiel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2022
4 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Gadiel mean?
The name Gadiel is of Hebrew origin and can be traced back to the biblical period. It is a combination of two Hebrew words: "gad," meaning "fortune" or "luck," and "el," which is a reference to God or a deity. The name, therefore, carries the meaning of "God is my fortune" or "fortune from God."
In the Hebrew Bible, Gadiel is mentioned as one of the twelve sons of Zebulun, a son of Jacob and Leah. This reference can be found in the Book of Genesis, which dates back to around the 6th century BCE. The name is also found in various rabbinical literature and Jewish texts from the ancient and medieval periods.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Gadiel was Rabbi Gadiel ben Yeḥezkel, a Jewish scholar who lived in the 12th century CE in Spain. He was known for his contributions to the study of Torah and Jewish law. Another notable figure was Gadiel Toledano, a 16th-century Spanish-Jewish poet and philosopher who wrote extensively on Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah.
In the 17th century, Gadiel Nieto was a prominent Jewish physician and scholar in London, known for his work on Jewish law and theology. He played a significant role in the establishment of the Bevis Marks Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in England.
During the 19th century, Gadiel Garcia y Tassara was a Spanish poet and playwright known for his romantic works and contributions to the literary movement of that era. He was born in 1817 and died in 1875.
More recently, Gadiel Espinosa Muñoz was a Mexican painter and muralist who lived from 1910 to 1995. He was known for his vibrant and colorful murals depicting Mexican culture and traditions, which can be found in various public buildings and institutions throughout Mexico.
While the name Gadiel has Hebrew roots, it has been adopted and used by people of various cultures and backgrounds throughout history, particularly in Jewish and Hispanic communities. Its enduring presence reflects the rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the development and usage of names over time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Gadiel over time
The chart below shows babies named Gadiel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Gadiel, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gadiel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gadiel 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 | #4054 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4810 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Gadiel
- 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
Gadiel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gadiel in the UK right now?
In 2023, Gadiel was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Gadiel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 4 babies registered as Gadiel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gadiel?
Masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my fortune" or "God is my wealth".
How many people are called Gadiel in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Gadiel across the 3 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.