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Jadiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAH-dee-el /hɑːˈdi.ɛl/High

Meaning: God is my witness; or God knows; from Hebrew Yaddiel (God is my witness/knowledge), used in Spanish-speaking communities via JadielMedium

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew-Spanish name meaning 'God is my witness' or 'God knows,' from Yaddiel. It is used primarily in Puerto Rican and Latin American communities, pronounced with a Spanish J sound (like H).
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Origin MediumHebrew, Spanish
MeaningGod is my witness; or God knows; from Hebrew Yaddiel (God is my witness/knowledge), used in Spanish-speaking communities via Jadiel
U.S. rank (2025)#1019 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births220 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,559

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119902025

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

Jadiel appears to derive from Hebrew Yaddiel (God knows, God is my witness) via Spanish phonetic rendering. The J in Spanish is pronounced like the English H, giving Jadiel the sound hah-dee-EL.

Jadiel ranked #1067 for boys in 2024, used primarily in Puerto Rican and Latin American communities.

Did you know? Jadiel is the stage name of a Puerto Rican reggaeton and Latin pop singer (full name: Luis Jesús Velázquez) — his music in the 2000s–2010s helped make the name more visible in Latino communities.
Overall data confidence 72%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

YadielYadiyel

Nicknames

JadiDiel

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jadiel (1985-2014)
    Puerto Rican reggaeton singer known as 'El Incomparable'

If you like Jadiel…

Yadiel— a variant spelling of the same name
Abdiel— Hebrew -iel ending name (servant of God) in the same tradition
Uriel— Hebrew archangel name with the same -iel (God) ending
Daniel— Hebrew -iel ending name (God is my judge) in the same tradition
Ezekiel— Hebrew -iel ending prophet name with the same suffix

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jadiel mean?

Jadiel means 'God is my witness' or 'God knows,' from Hebrew Yaddiel via Spanish naming traditions.

How do you pronounce Jadiel?

It's said HAH-dee-el — three syllables, stress on the second. The J is pronounced like H in Spanish.

Is Jadiel a boy or girl name?

Jadiel is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Jadiel?

Jadiel ranked #1067 for U.S. boys in 2024.

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