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Adriel

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-dree-el /ˈeɪ.dri.ɛl/High

Meaning: God is my help; flock of God — from Hebrew Adriel, composed of adir (great, noble) + El (God)Medium

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew Biblical name meaning 'God is my help' or 'God's flock,' Adriel appears in the Old Testament and has been rising in U.S. charts as parents seek distinctive Biblical names with strong spiritual meaning.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningGod is my help; flock of God — from Hebrew Adriel, composed of adir (great, noble) + El (God)
U.S. rank (2025)#84 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births3,921 boys (0.23% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 33,633

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519522025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adriel is a Hebrew name appearing in the Old Testament (1 Samuel 18:19; 2 Samuel 21:8). It is composed of adir (mighty, noble) and El (God), meaning 'God is my help' or 'noble in God,' though exact translations vary.

Adriel has been a rare but documented name in the United States, often used in Hispanic communities. It began climbing more broadly in the 2010s, now in the top 300 boys' names.

Did you know? Adriel son of Barzillai appears in 2 Samuel 21:8 in the Old Testament — a rare mention that nonetheless anchors the name's Biblical credentials.

Variations

AdriellAdrial

Nicknames

AdriAde

Famous Bearers

  • ★Adriel Favela (b. 1992)
    Mexican-American norteño and corridos singer-songwriter raised in Sinaloa, known for the regional Mexican hit Es Tiempo de Guerra

If you like Adriel…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adriel mean?

Adriel is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my help' or 'noble in God,' from adir (mighty) and El (God). It appears in the Old Testament.

How do you pronounce Adriel?

It is said AY-dree-el /ˈeɪ.dri.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adriel a boy or girl name?

Adriel is used almost exclusively as a boy's name.

How popular is Adriel?

Adriel has been rising in the U.S. and now appears in the top 300 boys' names.

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