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Joriel

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOR-ee-el /ˈdʒɔr.i.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern name with the -iel ending ('God', Hebrew), echoing Uriel and Yariel; no single fixed root; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: With God: Joriel carries the -iel ending ('God'). Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'JOR-ee-el').
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Origin LowHebrew, American
MeaningA modern name with the -iel ending ('God', Hebrew), echoing Uriel and Yariel; no single fixed root; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#2906 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births43 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 234

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520082025

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

Joriel is a modern name built on the Hebrew -iel ending, 'God' (echoing Uriel, 'God is my light', and Yariel; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern Latino boys' name in the much-loved -iel/angel family (said 'JOR-ee-el'; nickname Jori).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, with-God at the (likely) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Joriel carries the Hebrew -iel ending, 'God' (as in Uriel, Gabriel) — a lyrical, modern Latino name in the popular angel-name family (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JOR-ee-el').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Joriel — routes layered

Variations

JorelYorielJorriel

Nicknames

Jori

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If you like Joriel…

Yariel— a fellow -iel Latino boys' name
Uriel— a companion -iel boys' name
Jaziel— a kin -iel boys' name
Jadiel— echoes that soft -el sound
Jahziel— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Joriel mean?

Joriel carries the Hebrew -iel ending, 'God'; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Joriel?

It's said JOR-ee-el /ˈdʒɔr.i.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Joriel a boy or girl name?

Joriel is a boy's name.

How popular is Joriel?

Joriel is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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