boy's name
Gibril
zhee-BREEL (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 613
Gibril is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 2004, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1992.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gibril Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 250 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How Popular Is Gibril?
In 2025, Gibril was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Gibril Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gibril
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gibril Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gibril over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gibril
- French zhee-BREEL
Sibling Names for Gibril
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gibril — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gibril
How popular is the name Gibril?
In 2025, Gibril was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Gibril a girl's or a boy's name?
Gibril is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gibril?
Gibril has 2 syllables.
When was Gibril most popular?
Gibril peaked in 2004, when 35 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Gibril a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Gibril currently ranks #5,463 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.