Eriel

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-ree-el /ˈɛ.ri.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: Eriel is a modern name whose final element is the Hebrew el, 'God' - the same theophoric ending in Gabriel, Ariel and Daniel. The first element is not securely attested, so we do not gloss it. It may also simply be a variant of Ariel. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Eriel ends in the Hebrew -el, 'God', like Gabriel and Ariel (said 'EH-ree-el'). The first part is uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowHebrew, Modern

MeaningEriel is a modern name whose final element is the Hebrew el, 'God' - the same theophoric ending in Gabriel, Ariel and Daniel. The first element is not securely attested, so we do not gloss it. It may also simply be a variant of Ariel. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#8446 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 99

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Eriel is a modern name built on the Hebrew theophoric ending -el, 'God' - the element that closes Gabriel ('God is my strength'), Daniel ('God is my judge') and Ariel ('lion of God'). Names of this shape are treated with real weight in Hebrew tradition, and we handle the element respectfully. The first part of Eriel is not securely attested, and it may simply be a variant spelling of Ariel - routes uncertain, which we note (said 'EH-ree-el').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, modern, and -el ended.

Did you know? The -el in Eriel is the Hebrew word for God, the same ending that closes Gabriel, Daniel and Ariel. What comes before it is not securely attested here, which we note plainly (said 'EH-ree-el').

Overall data confidence 32%

References - Eriel — Hebrew theophoric -el 'God'; first element unattested; possibly a variant of Ariel.

Variations

ArielEriellErielle

Nicknames

EriEliRiel

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Gabriel— shares the -el 'God' ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eriel mean?

Eriel's ending, -el, is the Hebrew word for 'God'. The first element is not securely attested, and Eriel may be a variant of Ariel. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Eriel?

It's said EH-ree-el /ˈɛ.ri.ɛl/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eriel a boy or girl name?

Eriel is used here as a boy's name; it is also used for girls.

How popular is Eriel?

Eriel is very rare and newly emerging for boys in the U.S.