What does Edoardo mean?
Edoardo is the Italian form of Edward, “wealthy guardian.”
What does Gabriele mean?
Gabriele is the Italian form of Gabriel, “God is my strength.”
Edoardo vs Gabriele
Which is more popular?
Gabriele is more popular than Edoardo today: about 22 US babies were given the name Gabriele in 2025, compared with 10 named Edoardo.
| Edoardo | Gabriele | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Wealthy guardian | God is my strength |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | eh-doh-AR-doh | gah-bree-EH-leh |
| Syllables | 4 | 4 |
| First appeared | 1983 | 1961 |
| Peak year | 2006 (14) | 2007 (39) |
| In 2025 | 10 | 22 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Edoardo
Gabriele
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Edoardo | Gabriele |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 45 | 102 |
| 2010s | 57 | 177 |
| 2000s | 82 | 275 |
| 1990s | 44 | 120 |
| 1980s | 17 | 101 |
| 1970s | 0 | 78 |
| 1960s | 0 | 37 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Edoardo or Gabriele more popular?
Gabriele is more popular than Edoardo today: about 22 US babies were given the name Gabriele in 2025, compared with 10 named Edoardo.
What is the difference between Edoardo and Gabriele?
Edoardo means Wealthy guardian (Italian origin), while Gabriele means God is my strength (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Edoardo or Gabriele?
In US records, Edoardo first appears in 1983 and Gabriele in 1961, so Gabriele has the longer recorded history.