God is great
Derived from the Hebrew name Gedalyahu, it signifies the greatness or magnitude of God. In the Old Testament, it is the name of several figures, most notably the governor of Judah appointed by Nebuchadnezzar.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Governor of Judah after the destruction of the First Temple
Israeli historian and Israel Prize recipient
Yiddish journalist and Zionist leader