Adriel is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1688 in 2011 with 13 recorded births. This places Adriel in the top 28% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 137 births ranking #324. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 26,603 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.