How to say it
A · dri · el
ˈeɪ.dri.əl
Masculine
Adriel
Flock of God
What it means
Hebrew ʿAdrīʾēl, 'flock of God' (ʿēder 'flock' + ʾēl 'God'). A minor biblical figure mentioned in the books of Samuel and Chronicles.
Adriel comes from the Hebrew ʿAdrīʾēl ('flock of God'), built on ʿēder ('flock') + ʾēl ('God'). In 1 Samuel 18 and 2 Samuel 21, Adriel is the husband of King Saul's daughter Merab. The name was almost unused in English until the 2010s, when Spanish-speaking Christian families picked it up alongside other biblical names ending in -el (Gabriel, Daniel, Ezekiel). It entered the US top 500 in 2017. Single short forms aren't common.
How to spell Adriel
The standard spelling is Adriel. Common variants include Adrial, but Adriel is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #84 in 2025, currently #84 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
AY-dree-el in English usage, three syllables. The Hebrew is closer to ah-dree-EL.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Adriel (Bible) Husband of King Saul's daughter Merab in 1 and 2 Samuel
Spelling variants
- Adrial
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Common questions
- What does the name Adriel mean?
- Hebrew ʿAdrīʾēl, 'flock of God' (ʿēder 'flock' + ʾēl 'God'). A minor biblical figure mentioned in the books of Samuel and Chronicles.
- What does Adriel mean in Hebrew?
- In Hebrew, Adriel means "Flock of God." Adriel comes from the Hebrew ʿAdrīʾēl ('flock of God'), built on ʿēder ('flock') + ʾēl ('God'). In 1 Samuel 18 and 2 Samuel 21, Adriel is the husband of King Saul's daughter Merab. The name was almost unused in English until the 2010s, when Spanish-speaking Christian families picked it up alongside other biblical names ending in -el (Gabriel, Daniel, Ezekiel). It entered the US top 500 in 2017. Single short forms aren't common.
- How do you pronounce Adriel?
- Adriel is pronounced ˈeɪ.dri.əl. Say it as A-dri-el, with the stress on the "a" syllable.
- How do you spell Adriel?
- The standard spelling is Adriel. Common spelling variants include Adrial.
- Is Adriel a boy or girl name?
- Adriel is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Adriel?
- Adriel ranked #84 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.