Gamaliel - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Gamaliel \g(a)-ma-liel\ is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "recompense of God". A biblical name probably brought to the US by the Puritans. President Warren Gamaliel Harding.

Gamaliel has 2 variant forms: Gamliel and Gmali.

Gamaliel is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Gamaliel. Click here to compare Gamaliel with related baby names.