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Abriel

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-bree-el /ˈeɪ.bri.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: Modern variant of Gabriel or a construction from Hebrew ab (father) with the theophoric -el (God) suffix, suggesting 'God is my father' or influenced by Abril (April) combined with -elLow

In 30 seconds: Abriel is a rare modern name, likely a creative variant of Gabriel or a Hebrew-inspired construction meaning father of God. It has a gentle, melodic quality and sees occasional use in American and Latino communities.
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Origin MediumHebrew, American
MeaningModern variant of Gabriel or a construction from Hebrew ab (father) with the theophoric -el (God) suffix, suggesting 'God is my father' or influenced by Abril (April) combined with -el
U.S. rank (2024)#3149 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births38 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 617

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419802024

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

History & Origin

Abriel is most plausibly understood as a modern variant of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el meaning 'God is my strength' or 'man of God'. The alteration of the initial consonant from G to A gives a softer opening sound. Some parents may also associate it with the Hebrew prefix ab- meaning father.

Abriel appears sporadically in U.S. birth records in the 21st century. It remains a very rare name, appealing to parents who want the melody of Gabriel with a more distinctive spelling or sound. It is not established in any single cultural naming tradition.

Did you know? The name Abriel sounds remarkably close to the French word Avril (April) combined with the Hebrew -el suffix for God — making it a name that unintentionally bridges the Hebrew and French naming traditions.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Gabriel — Hebrew etymology of likely root nameU.S. SSA Baby Names Database — Rarity confirmed in U.S. records

Variations

GabrielAbriellGabrielle

Nicknames

AbriBriAbe

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If you like Abriel…

Gabriel— probable root name, shares the -riel sound and Hebrew origin
Adriel— fellow Hebrew -el suffix name with similar sound and rarity
Israel— shares the Hebrew theophoric -el ending and similar cadence
Raphael— fellow three-syllable Hebrew -el angel name

Frequently Asked

What does the name Abriel mean?

Abriel likely means God is my father or God is my strength, as a variant of Gabriel with Hebrew roots.

How do you pronounce Abriel?

It is said AY-bree-el, with three syllables.

Is Abriel a boy or girl name?

Abriel is most often used as a boy's name, though it is occasionally seen for girls too.

How popular is Abriel?

Abriel is very rare, appearing only occasionally in U.S. birth records.