My strength
Gabe is a short form of Gabriel, a name of Hebrew origin. In religious traditions, Gabriel is the archangel who serves as a messenger from God, famously appearing to Mary in the New Testament. While often used as a nickname, it has a long history of standing alone as a friendly, approachable given name.
Less common today
Gabe isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,253 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former MLB player and manager
Co-founder of video game company Valve
Awkward corporate staffer at Dunder Mifflin · The Office
Lead singer of Cobra Starship
Stepfather of the protagonist · Percy Jackson & The Olympians
