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Kobe
Popularity rank in the U.S.: #537
Meaning: Tortoise (Swahili), supplanter (Hebrew)
A Swahili and Hebrew name, Kobe is also a city in Japan. Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, who was named after a Japanese steakhouse, was a member of the 2008 and 2012 U.S. Men's Olympic basketball teams, which both took home gold medals.
Gabrielle
Popularity rank in the U.S.: #173
Meaning: God is my strength
This eloquent French-Hebrew name has an adorable nickname: Gabby. Gymnast Gabrielle Douglas became the first African-American woman in history to win the individual all-around competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Kerri
Popularity rank in the U.S.: Not ranked
Meaning: Descendants of Ciar
This Irish moniker can be spelled several ways (think actresses Kerry Washington and Keri Russell). Kerri Walsh Jennings and her teammate Misty May-Treanor have scored gold medals in women's beach volleyball at a record-setting three consecutive Summer Olympics. After the2012 games in London, Walsh Jennings announced she was pregnant with her third child during the competition.
Michael
Popularity rank in the U.S.: #7
Meaning: Who is like God?
The second most popular boys' name in the U.S. from 2000 to 2008, the Hebrew name Michael has fallen slightly to No. 7 inrecent years. The winningest Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps, has earned 22 medals, 18 of which are gold.
Serena
Popularity rank in the U.S.: #455
Meaning: Calm, tranquil
Just the sound of this Latin name is soothing, but it has been made famous by one of the world's fiercest athletes. Serena Williams has so far earned four Olympic gold medals, three of which she won alongside sister Venus. She is widely regarded as the best women's tennis player in history.
Shaun
Popularity rank in the U.S.: Not ranked
Meaning: God is gracious, gift from God
Shaun is an Irish form of John, but Shawn (No.323) and Sean (No. 193) are more common spellings. Professional snowboarder/skateboarder Shaun White has won two Olympic gold medals and is the most awarded X-Games competitor to date.
