Adriel is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #427 in 2024 with 94 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 94 births ranking #427. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,955 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.