Gaddiel is an ancient and uncommon name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my fortune". It is derived from the elements "gad" meaning "fortune", and "El" which signifies "God". The name was borne by a figure in the Old Testament who is listed among the leaders of Manasseh. Gaddiel is often associated with uniqueness and rarity, as it is not commonly encountered today.
The name Gaddiel experienced a notable rise in popularity between 2007 and 2021, with a significant increase from 13 births in both 2007 and 2008 to a peak of 22 births in 2021. However, it seems the name's popularity has since decreased, as there were only 8 births in 2022 and 14 in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 260 children named Gaddiel from 1999 to 2023.