How to say it
DA · ri · el
/ˈdɑːr.i.ɛl/
Masculine
Dariel
A modern blend
What it means
A modern name blending Dario or Darius with the -iel ending of Gabriel and Ariel.
Dariel reads as a modern blend, taking the Dar- of Darius and Dario, names tied to the Old Persian for 'holding firm the good,' and adding the -iel ending that Gabriel and Ariel share. It has strong Latino usage, where the -iel sound is especially loved. Clean, contemporary, and a little regal. Dari is a soft short.
Popularity over time
peaked at #327 in 2025, currently #327 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
Blends Darius and Dario with the -iel of Gabriel; popular in Latino families.
Spelling variants
- Darielle
- Dariél
- Darriel
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