Adriel

The masculine first name Adriel was adopted from the Bible. Directly translated, the name means 'the flock of God', 'God is my help', or 'God's exaltation'.

What does the name Adriel mean?

The masculine first name Adriel was adopted from the Bible. Directly translated, the name means 'the flock of God', 'God is my help', or 'God's exaltation'. Its origin lies in the two ancient Hebrew components ʿeḏer (עֵדֶר) for 'herd', 'flock', 'group', 'swarm' and ʾel (אֵל) for 'God'. In the Old Testament, Adriel was the son-in-law of King Saul. The feminine form is Adrielle.

Where does the name Adriel come from?

The etymology of Adriel is a masculine first name of ancient Hebrew origin meaning 'the flock of God'. Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Adriel?

Sound & pronunciation of Adriel: The name Adriel is structured melodically and has two to three syllables. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'A-dri-el' [ˈaːdʁi̯eːl], starting with an open A sound that conveys openness. The consonant combination in the middle creates a distinctive sound movement. The ending '-el' sounds soft and balanced. Adriel appears sonorous and dignified - modern, sensitive, and present.

Popularity

Adriel is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,098th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2005 at 827th place. In the last ten years, Adriel has been given as a first name about 210 times, placing it 1,510th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,754th.

Nicknames & pet names

Adi / Adri / Driel

Famous people

• Adriel Johnson (American biologist)
• Juan Adriel Ochoa Reyes (footballer from Mexico)