Duriel is of Hebrew origin, meaning "my path is God." It is a unisex name, often used for both boys and girls. In the Christian tradition, Duriel is considered one of the seven angels who stand before God, mentioned in the Book of Enoch. The name gained popularity through the works of John Milton, who included it in his epic poem "Paradise Lost.
The name Duriel experienced significant popularity between 1976 and 1984, with a peak of 36 births in 1981. However, it declined thereafter until the late 2000s when there was another brief spike. Overall, over a span of four decades, the name Duriel has been given to 261 newborns.