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The short answer
Adriel is a masculine name that Behind the Name says "means 'flock of God' in Hebrew, from עֵדֶר (ʿeḏer) meaning 'flock, herd' and אֵל (ʾel) meaning 'God'." In the Old Testament it belongs to a man who married Saul's daughter Merab. Behind the Name lists its modern usage as Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish (Modern), and gives a Spanish pronunciation of /a.ˈðɾjel/; no English pronunciation is recorded. In the United States Adriel ranked #84 for boys in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
Behind the Name gives a two-part Hebrew derivation: ʿeḏer, "flock, herd", plus ʾel, "God", yielding "flock of God". The entry's only historical note is biblical: "In the Old Testament this is the name of a man who married Saul's daughter Merab." Usage is listed as Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, Portuguese (Brazilian) and Spanish (Modern). The only related form Behind the Name records is the Brazilian Portuguese feminine Adriele.
Editorial confidence: established
Linguistic roots
| Language | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | עֵדֶר (ʿeḏer) | flock, herd |
| Hebrew | אֵל (ʾel) | God |
Popularity
Adriel ranked #84 for boys in the United States in 2025 (Social Security Administration). Behind the Name labels its living usage as Brazilian Portuguese and modern Spanish, which is consistent with, but does not by itself explain, its US ranking.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #84 | ssa-2025 |
Nicknames, variants, and related names
Nicknames: None documented.
Variants: None documented.
Related names: Adriele
What the name feels like
Adriel has the shape of a fashionable modern name and the credentials of an ancient one. The -el ending places it with Gabriel, Daniel and Ezekiel, while the Adri- opening echoes Adrian, so it feels both biblical and current. Its minor role in scripture means it carries the Old Testament association without a well-known story attached, which some parents will count as a plus.
Style tags: biblical, Hebrew roots, -el ending, modern usage, three syllables
Editorial interpretation: These style impressions are editorial judgment, not linguistic fact. The comparisons with Gabriel, Daniel and Adrian are ours; Behind the Name lists no nicknames or spelling variants for Adriel, so those arrays are empty.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adriel mean?
Adriel means "flock of God" in Hebrew, from ʿeḏer, "flock, herd", and ʾel, "God", according to Behind the Name.
Is Adriel a popular name?
Yes. Adriel ranked #84 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.
Is Adriel in the Bible?
Yes. Behind the Name notes that in the Old Testament Adriel is the name of a man who married Saul's daughter Merab.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Adriel — supports etymology, biblical history, usage labels, Spanish pronunciation, feminine form.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
