What does Adriel mean?
Adriel is a Hebrew name meaning “flock of God.”
What does Abel mean?
From the Hebrew Hevel, usually read “breath” or “vapour.” Abel is the son of Adam in Genesis.
Adriel vs Abel
Which is more popular?
Adriel is more popular than Abel today: about 3,921 US babies were given the name Adriel in 2025, compared with 1,525 named Abel.
| Adriel | Abel | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Flock of God | Breath |
| Origin | Hebrew | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | AY-dree-el | AY-bul |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1952 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2025 (3,921) | 2015 (3,245) |
| In 2025 | 3,921 | 1,525 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Adriel
Abel
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Adriel | Abel |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 18,150 | 10,674 |
| 2010s | 11,101 | 23,554 |
| 2000s | 2,765 | 8,364 |
| 1990s | 858 | 6,484 |
| 1980s | 481 | 4,730 |
| 1970s | 200 | 3,528 |
| 1960s | 39 | 2,665 |
| 1950s | 51 | 2,088 |
| 1940s | 0 | 1,225 |
| 1930s | 0 | 939 |
| 1920s | 0 | 881 |
| 1910s | 0 | 559 |
| 1900s | 0 | 121 |
| 1890s | 0 | 118 |
| 1880s | 0 | 107 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Adriel or Abel more popular?
Adriel is more popular than Abel today: about 3,921 US babies were given the name Adriel in 2025, compared with 1,525 named Abel.
What is the difference between Adriel and Abel?
Adriel means Flock of God (Hebrew origin), while Abel means Breath (Hebrew origin).
Which name is older, Adriel or Abel?
In US records, Adriel first appears in 1952 and Abel in 1880, so Abel has the longer recorded history.