Gariel is of Hebrew origin, derived from the word 'ger', meaning 'stranger' or 'sojourner'. It is a variant spelling of Gabriel, which means 'God is my strength' in Hebrew. Gariel was popular among the Jews during biblical times but has since become less common. The name Gariel is associated with the angel Gabriel in Christian and Islamic traditions, who is often regarded as the messenger of God.
"Gabriel was quite popular in 1997 with six newborns sharing the name."