Duriel is a unique and distinctive male given name of unknown origin. It does not appear to have a clear etymological basis in any major language or culture, which makes its origins somewhat mysterious.
Some sources suggest that Duriel may be a variant spelling of the Hebrew name "Uriel," which means "God is my light." However, this connection is not widely accepted, as Uri
The name Duriel has had varying popularity in the United States over the past several decades. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, there was a noticeable increase in the number of babies named Duriel each year. The peak occurred in 1981 with 36 births, which is the highest number recorded during this period.
Interestingly, after a significant drop in popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with only five births recorded in both 1988 and 2003, the name Duriel began to regain some traction in recent years. There were seven births in 2005 and again in 2008, indicating a possible resurgence in popularity.
Overall, from 1976 to 2017, there have been a total of 261 babies named Duriel born in the United States. This data demonstrates how trends in naming can change over time, with periods of high and low popularity for unique names like Duriel.