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Derived from the Old English word for companion or kinsman, Gathel signifies a bridge-builder who values community. This name belongs to someone with an innate ability to connect with others, radiating warmth and reliability in every friendship.

Key Stats

Total births561
GenderMale (2% / 98%)
Peak year1989
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1989
Most recent2011
Syllables2
OriginEnglish, German
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

NY — 67%NJ — 33%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%

Notable People

Gathel Moore (Major League Baseball outfielder for the Detroit Tigers) · Gathel S. Taylor (Local historian and author) · Gathel Gene Moore (Professional athlete and community mentor) · Gathel Ray (Artisan and Appalachian cultural preservationist) · Gathel L. Moore (Distinguished educator and public service advocate)

Nicknames & Diminutives

GathieGath

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