Abriel is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my father." It is a unique and modern name that gained popularity in recent years. In the Bible, Abriel is mentioned as one of the four sons of Dishon, a Horite chief. Despite its biblical roots, Abriel has not traditionally been a common name, which allows it to stand out today. The name Abriel can be pronounced variously, with some preferring the stress on the first syllable ("AB-ril") while others opt for the second syllable ("ab-RI-el"). This flexibility in pronunciation adds to its distinctive character.
The name Abriel has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past four decades, with a noticeable spike in recent years. From the 1980s to the early 2000s, there were consistently around 5-10 births per year, but starting from 2006, this number began to rise steadily, reaching an all-time high of 43 births in 2014. The popularity of Abriel has remained quite consistent since then, with yearly totals ranging between 23 and 40 births. Overall, there have been a total of 579 recorded births with the name Abriel from 1980 to 2023.