Adriel is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1620 in 2010 with 14 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 137 births ranking #324. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 24,732 boys born was named Adriel. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Adriel is a Hebrew name usually understood to mean "flock of God". It has a gentle sound and biblical roots, but it still feels fresh compared with more familiar Hebrew classics.
Adriel appears in the Hebrew Bible as the husband of Saul's daughter Merab. Although it is an old biblical name, it has become more visible in modern naming through the wider revival of shorter Hebrew names.