Abriel
a-briel,
ab-riel
US Popularity:6789
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:high father
Abriel is a boy's name most commonly associated with the Hebrew origin that means "high father." It's a variant of Abram and Abraham, an important figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In the book of Genesis, the first book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament, Abraham was called to found a new nation. In Judaism, the children he was promised are believed to be the Jewish people. In Christianity, meanwhile, Jesus's genealogy is traced to Isaac, Abraham’s son. In Islam, the prophet Muhammad is believed to be a descendant of Abraham’s firstborn son, Ishmael. With Abriel, you can share your faith and honor your heritage with your son.
Abriel Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Abriel is currently #4172 on The Bump
Boy:Abriel is currently #1378 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Abriel is currently #6789 in U.S. births
Boy:Abriel is currently #2311 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#6789
in 2022
+ 284
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Abram, November 2019
Britannica, Abraham, Hebrew patriarch
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