The nameAdriel

Adriel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "flock of God". It has been rising in the United States.

Meaning

Adriel comes from the Hebrew Adri'el, often read as "flock of God" or "God is my majesty".

Origin

Hebrew. In the Bible, Adriel the Meholathite marries Merab, daughter of King Saul.

History

Adriel rose in the United States in the 2010s and is in the top 110, mostly among Hispanic families.

Famous people named Adriel

Popularity of the name Adriel

Adriel in the United States

109thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2024peak year (3,271 births)
30,803babies named Adriel in the United States since 1880
01,6363,271 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Adriel was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 14,337 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Adriel. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Adriel in the United States were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 2,867 births a year on average, against 1,687 in the five years before.

Adriel in the United Kingdom

338thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2025peak year (146 births)
773babies named Adriel in the United Kingdom since 1997
073146 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Adriel was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 457 births over the decade, 59% of all recorded babies named Adriel. Its rise began around 2008, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Adriel in the United Kingdom were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 84 births a year on average, against 33 in the five years before.

Adriel in France

286thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (190 births)
1,560babies named Adriel in France since 1900
095190 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Adriel

Names from the same generation as Adriel, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adriel mean?

Adriel comes from the Hebrew Adri'el, often read as "flock of God" or "God is my majesty".

What is the origin of the name Adriel?

Hebrew. In the Bible, Adriel the Meholathite marries Merab, daughter of King Saul.

Is Adriel a girl's or a boy's name?

Adriel is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Adriel?

In 2024, Adriel was the 109th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 3,248 births.

What are the variants of the name Adriel?

Variants and related names of Adriel include Ariel.

What are good sibling names for Adriel?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Eloise, Eliana, Delilah and Isla for a sister, Ezra, Matias, Mateo and Milo for a brother.

Who are famous people named Adriel?

Adriel, son-in-law of Saul; Adriel Ba Loua, footballer.