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Zadiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced zah-dee-EL /zɑ.diˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern form echoing Zadkiel — from Hebrew, 'righteousness of God; God is my righteousness' — an angel in Jewish tradition; we note the angel; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Righteousness of God: Zadiel echoes Zadkiel. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'zah-dee-EL').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA modern form echoing Zadkiel — from Hebrew, 'righteousness of God; God is my righteousness' — an angel in Jewish tradition; we note the angel; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7212 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 125

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320092024

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

Zadiel is a modern form echoing Zadkiel — from Hebrew, 'righteousness of God; God is my righteousness' — an angel in Jewish tradition (we note the angel; routes layered). A lyrical, devout name (popular in Latin America; said 'zah-dee-EL'; nickname Zadi).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, righteousness-of-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Zadkiel means 'righteousness of God; God is my righteousness' in Hebrew — an angel in Jewish tradition — Zadiel is a modern form echoing it, lyrical and devout (we note the angel; the routes are layered; said 'zah-dee-EL').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Zadkiel — angel noted; routes layered

Variations

ZadkielZadquielZaddiel

Nicknames

Zadi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zadiel mean?

Zadiel echoes Zadkiel — Hebrew 'righteousness of God' (an angel in Jewish tradition). We note the angel; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Zadiel?

It's said zah-dee-EL /zɑ.diˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Zadiel a boy or girl name?

Zadiel is a boy's name.

How popular is Zadiel?

Zadiel is a rare name in the U.S.

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