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Abiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-bee-el /ˈeɪ.bi.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: God is my fatherMedium

In 30 seconds: Abiel is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my father'.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningGod is my father
U.S. rank (2024)#1496 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births119 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,520

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419712024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

A biblical Hebrew name, Abiel joins 'avi', meaning 'my father', with 'el', meaning 'God', for the sense 'God is my father'. It appears in the Hebrew scriptures and carries a clear statement of faith.

The same name is also written Aviel, closer to its Hebrew spelling.

Did you know? Abiel appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Abiel — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

'Avi'elAviel

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Aviel— an alternate spelling of the same Hebrew name
Eliel— another Hebrew name built around 'el', meaning 'God'

Frequently Asked

What does the name Abiel mean?

Abiel is usually explained as meaning 'God is my father' and is most often linked with Biblical tradition.

How do you pronounce Abiel?

It's commonly said AY-bee-el /ˈeɪ.bi.ɛl/.

Is Abiel a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Abiel is used as a boy name.

How popular is Abiel?

In 2024, Abiel ranked #1496 in the U.S. for boys, with 119 births recorded.