Adriel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #805 in 2004 with 223 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 3,921 births ranking #84. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 156.3%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 8,900 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.