Adriel Boy

Popularity: #84 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AD-ree-el //ˈæd.ri.əl//

Origin: Hebrew; Spanish

Meaning: Hebrew: 'noble' or 'my witness'; Spanish: 'of God'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Adriel has its roots in Hebrew, deriving from the elements 'ad' meaning 'noble' or 'great' and 'el' meaning 'God.' Thus, the literal translation of Adriel can be understood as 'noble of God' or 'God is my greatness.' This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Second Book of Samuel, where Adriel is mentioned as the son of Barzillai the Meholathite, who was a notable figure during the reign of King David. The biblical context provides a significant historical anchor for the name, linking it to themes of nobility and divine favor in ancient Israelite culture.

As the name transitioned into other languages, it was adopted into Greek and Latin forms, maintaining its original meaning. The name was later incorporated into various European languages, including Old French, before making its way into English.

The presence of Adriel in biblical texts has contributed to its endurance through centuries, as names from scripture often carry a sense of reverence and cultural significance. Culturally, Adriel resonates with themes of nobility and divine connection, making it a name that embodies virtues of honor and spirituality.

Its association with biblical narratives has allowed it to maintain a presence in religious and literary contexts throughout history. Additionally, the name has been used in various artistic and literary works, further solidifying its place in cultural memory.

While diminutive forms or variations may exist, the name Adriel itself has retained its original form and significance across different cultures and eras.

Famous people named Adriel

In this section, you will find notable people named Adriel. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Adriel who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Adriel who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Adriel Jeremiah is a musician best known for his work with the band The Adriel Project.

Fictional characters named Adriel

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Adriel is a fictional character from the video game series Destiny. He is a powerful and enigmatic figure associated with the Light and the Guardians' fight against darkness.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Adriel, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

GabrielDanielSamuelMichaelEzekielRaphael

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Adriel. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ArielAzrielEmmanuelUrielJaredZadokAdrianDorian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Adriel was first seen in the United States in 1952.

Adriel has ranked as high as #146 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Adriel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Adriel is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Adriel was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Adriel.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 3,935 3,921 14
2024 3,277 3,253 24
2023 3,216 3,195 21
2022 2,724 2,693 31
2021 2,497 2,477 20
2020 2,634 2,611 23
2019 2,177 2,127 50
2018 1,727 1,648 79
2017 1,564 1,469 95
2016 1,632 1,595 37
2015 1,337 1,290 47
2014 744 694 50
2013 638 585 53
2012 639 600 39
2011 615 593 22
2010 525 500 25
2009 548 525 23
2008 451 431 20
2007 398 376 22
2006 330 308 22
2005 257 243 14
2004 244 223 21
2003 235 212 23
2002 197 176 21
2001 155 137 18
2000 142 134 8
1999 124 114 10
1998 110 97 13
1997 97 85 12
1996 99 87 12
1995 92 80 12
1994 87 73 14
1993 91 77 14
1992 74 66 8
1991 105 89 16
1990 100 90 10
1989 65 55 10
1988 62 57 5
1987 70 58 12
1986 64 48 16
1985 56 42 14
1984 67 50 17
1983 68 46 22
1982 62 47 15
1981 61 45 16
1980 45 33 12
1979 50 41 9
1978 43 37 6
1977 30 21 9
1976 24 24 0
1975 21 21 0
1974 12 12 0
1973 14 14 0
1972 12 12 0
1971 10 10 0
1970 8 8 0
1969 9 9 0
1968 5 5 0
1967 9 9 0
1966 6 6 0
1964 5 5 0
1960 5 5 0
1958 7 7 0
1957 8 8 0
1955 5 5 0
1954 11 11 0
1953 10 10 0
1952 10 10 0

Top States for Adriel (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 759
24%
TX 745
23%
AZ 172
5%
NY 118
4%
FL 117
4%
IL 112
3%
WA 99
3%
CO 87
3%
NJ 72
2%
GA 67
2%
NC 63
2%
NV 62
2%
OK 54
2%
PA 51
2%
OR 43
1%
TN 41
1%
VA 41
1%
MA 39
1%
AL 39
1%
UT 38
1%
MD 37
1%
IN 37
1%
NM 36
1%
OH 35
1%
IA 27
1%
KS 26
1%
MN 24
1%
WI 23
1%
SC 22
1%
MI 21
1%
AR 19
1%
MO 18
1%
NE 17
1%
CT 15
0%
RI 15
0%
ID 15
0%
KY 8
0%
DE 5
0%
SD 5
0%
NH 5
0%