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Abdiel is a masculine name used in Biblical and Biblical Greek. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘servant of God’ in Hebrew, from עֶבֶד (ʿeveḏ) meaning ‘servant, slave’ and אֵל (ʾel) meaning ‘God’. In the Old Testament, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Gad." It ranked #607 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘servant of God’ in Hebrew, from עֶבֶד (ʿeveḏ) meaning ‘servant, slave’ and אֵל (ʾel) meaning ‘God’. In the Old Testament, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Gad. The entry lists its usage as Biblical, Biblical Greek.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Abdiel ranked #607 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #607 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdiel mean?
Abdiel means "servant of God", according to Behind the Name.
Is Abdiel a popular name?
Abdiel ranked #607 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Abdiel a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Abdiel appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Abdiel — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
