To repair, to heal, or to restore
Derived from the Arabic root 'j-b-r', the name suggests one who mends or restores. It is most famously associated with the Lebanese-American poet and philosopher Kahlil Gibran, giving it a strong literary and intellectual legacy. In Arabic culture, the root also relates to strength and greatness.
About 21 boys were named Gibran in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Lebanese-American writer and poet of 'The Prophet'
Former NFL quarterback
Indonesian politician and Vice President-elect
