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Jeriel

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAIR-ee-el /ˈdʒɛriˌɛl/High

Meaning: God has seen; or 'founded by God,' from Hebrew roots El (God) and ra'ah (to see)High

In 30 seconds: Jeriel is a Hebrew biblical name meaning 'God has seen' or 'founded by God.' Mentioned in the Old Testament among the genealogies of Issachar, it carries quiet spiritual depth and a melodic three-syllable rhythm that feels both ancient and modern.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningGod has seen; or 'founded by God,' from Hebrew roots El (God) and ra'ah (to see)
U.S. rank (2024)#3177 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births38 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,028

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919702024

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

History & Origin

Jeriel (יְרִיאֵל) is a Hebrew personal name recorded in the Old Testament, specifically in 1 Chronicles 7:2, in the genealogy of the tribe of Issachar. The name is composed of the Hebrew elements El (God) and likely ra'ah (to see), yielding the meaning 'God has seen' or 'seen by God.' It may also be interpreted as 'founded by God.'

Though a minor biblical figure, Jeriel has attracted modern parents drawn to rare biblical names with genuine scriptural grounding. Its sound, similar to Gabriel and Uriel, places it naturally in the family of Hebrew theophoric names ending in -el. It is used particularly in Hispanic Christian communities.

Did you know? Jeriel appears in 1 Chronicles 7:2 as a son of Tola from the tribe of Issachar — a brief but genuine biblical appearance that gives the name authentic scriptural roots.
Overall data confidence 84%
1 Chronicles 7:2 (Hebrew Bible) — Biblical reference to Jeriel in the genealogy of IssacharBrown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon — Etymology of Hebrew elements El and ra'ah

Variations

YerielGeriel

Nicknames

JeriEriRiel

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If you like Jeriel…

Gabriel— Hebrew -el theophoric name meaning 'God is my strength,' same name family
Uriel— Hebrew -el name meaning 'God is my light,' same biblical name structure
Ezriel— rare Hebrew -el name with similar construction and sound
Ariel— Hebrew -el name meaning 'lion of God,' shares the theophoric pattern

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeriel mean?

Jeriel is a Hebrew name meaning 'God has seen' or 'founded by God.' It appears in 1 Chronicles 7:2 as a member of the tribe of Issachar.

How do you pronounce Jeriel?

Jeriel is pronounced JAIR-ee-el /ˈdʒɛriˌɛl/ — three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Jeriel a boy or girl name?

Jeriel is used as a boy's name, following the pattern of biblical theophoric names ending in -el.

How popular is Jeriel?

Jeriel is a rare name. It appears occasionally in Hispanic Christian communities in the United States but has not charted prominently in national rankings.