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Magdiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced mahg-dee-EL /ˌmɑɡ.diˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Magdiel — 'God is my glory' or 'prince/chief of God'; a biblical chief; used as a Latino -el nameLow

In 30 seconds: God is my glory: Magdiel is a biblical -el name ('of God'). Devout, melodic, and strong — popular in Latino families.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Spanish
MeaningFrom Hebrew Magdiel — 'God is my glory' or 'prince/chief of God'; a biblical chief; used as a Latino -el name
U.S. rank (2025)#6318 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 608

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519742025

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

Magdiel comes from Hebrew Magdiel — 'God is my glory' or 'prince/chief of God' (a biblical Edomite chief; the gloss varies, which we note). With the -el ending ('of God'), it's a popular Latino devotional name.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, God-is-my-glory at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Magdiel was a chief of Edom in the Bible — his name means 'God is my glory' or 'prince of God'; a devout, melodic Latino -el name.
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Magdiel — gloss varies

Variations

MagdiélMagdyel

Nicknames

Magdi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Magdiel mean?

Magdiel is Hebrew for 'God is my glory' or 'prince of God'; the gloss varies.

How do you pronounce Magdiel?

It's said mahg-dee-EL /ˌmɑɡ.diˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Magdiel a boy or girl name?

Magdiel is a boy's name.

How popular is Magdiel?

Magdiel is a rare name in the U.S.

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