What does Gabriele mean?
Gabriele is the Italian form of Gabriel, “God is my strength.”
What does Riccardo mean?
Riccardo is the Italian form of Richard, “brave ruler.”
Gabriele vs Riccardo
Which is more popular?
Gabriele is more popular than Riccardo today: about 22 US babies were given the name Gabriele in 2025, compared with 16 named Riccardo.
| Gabriele | Riccardo | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | God is my strength | Brave ruler |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | gah-bree-EH-leh | rik-KAR-doh |
| Syllables | 4 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1961 | 1913 |
| Peak year | 2007 (39) | 1979 (37) |
| In 2025 | 22 | 16 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Gabriele
Riccardo
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Gabriele | Riccardo |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 102 | 80 |
| 2010s | 177 | 130 |
| 2000s | 275 | 132 |
| 1990s | 120 | 197 |
| 1980s | 101 | 258 |
| 1970s | 78 | 270 |
| 1960s | 37 | 244 |
| 1950s | 0 | 206 |
| 1940s | 0 | 40 |
| 1930s | 0 | 7 |
| 1920s | 0 | 7 |
| 1910s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gabriele or Riccardo more popular?
Gabriele is more popular than Riccardo today: about 22 US babies were given the name Gabriele in 2025, compared with 16 named Riccardo.
What is the difference between Gabriele and Riccardo?
Gabriele means God is my strength (Italian origin), while Riccardo means Brave ruler (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Gabriele or Riccardo?
In US records, Gabriele first appears in 1961 and Riccardo in 1913, so Riccardo has the longer recorded history.