Cow protector or cowherd
Derived from the Sanskrit words 'go' meaning cow and 'pala' meaning protector. It is a significant epithet of the Hindu deity Krishna, referring to his childhood as a cowherd in Braj.
Less common today
Gopal isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,878 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Social reformer and leader during the Indian Independence Movement
Indian cricketer who played for Bengal and the national team
Indian playwright and poet known for 'The Ramayana'
