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Jibril vs Qasim

Which is more popular?
Jibril and Qasim are given to a similar number of US babies today.
JibrilQasim
Meaning Arabic name of the angel Gabriel one who distributes
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation jib-REEL QAA-sim
Syllables 2 2
First appeared00
Peak year2009 (69)2025 (60)
In 202500
TrendSteadyRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Jibril Qasim
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeJibrilQasim
2020s 305 300
2010s 458 373
2000s 390 271
1990s 176 185
1980s 53 77
1970s 10 33

What does Jibril mean?

The Arabic name of the archangel Gabriel (Jibril/Jibra'il), the angel of revelation in Islam. Of Hebrew origin ('God is my strength' or 'man of God'); it carries no native Arabic root meaning. Used as a given name in many Muslim communities. Also spelled Jibreel, Gibril.

What does Qasim mean?

From the root q-s-m (ق-س-م, 'to divide, to apportion'), meaning 'one who divides or distributes', especially a distributor of provisions. Al-Qasim was a son of the Prophet (hence his kunya Abu al-Qasim). Also spelled Kasim, Qaasim.

Frequently asked questions

Is Jibril or Qasim more popular?

Jibril and Qasim are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Jibril and Qasim?

Jibril means Arabic name of the angel Gabriel (arabic origin), while Qasim means one who distributes (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Jibril or Qasim?

In US records, Jibril first appears in 0 and Qasim in 0, so Jibril has the longer recorded history.