Abriel

Abriel - A very unique male name

Abriel appeared on the charts for the first time in 2011 on position #3266. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Abriel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Abriel? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Abriel. The baby boy name Abriel was given to 14 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2755 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 104,735 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Abriel peaked in popularity 12 years ago in 2014 on position 2487.

Famous with this name

How would you rate Abriel, 1-5?

Abriel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Abriel is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,688 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,579.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Abriel is where you live.

---

Comment and discuss

---

Abriel origin and meaning

Modern invented — construction uncertain

Uncertain — a modern blend in the Gabriel / Abram sound family; claims of a traditional Hebrew meaning are not documented

Abriel appeared in 2011 as part of the fashion for -iel angel-style names, blending the Ab- opening of Abram and Abel with Gabriel's ending. No traditional Abriel exists in biblical or historical records, despite online claims, so it is treated as a modern coinage.

Origin uncertain

Abriel is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Abriel, pop culture references for the name Abriel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Abriel

We've found the following names that sound similar to Abriel, sorted by popularity.

April /

---

Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Abriel

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Abriel a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Abriel?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

---

Pronunciation

AY-bree-el · /ˈeɪbriɛl/
AY-bree-el and ah-BREE-el are both heard.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Gabriel — The established name it echoes, a separate name
• Abiel — A genuine minor biblical name of similar sound, a separate name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2011, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

An angelic-sounding modern blend for parents who find Gabriel too familiar.

Worth knowing

• It will be heard as Gabriel constantly, and the Hebrew meanings claimed online are invented.