Eriel: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ehr-ee-ehl
Origin: Israel
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Updated on Jun 10, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: Lion of God

The name Eriel means “lion of God” in Hebrew, symbolizing divine protection, courage, and spiritual strength. It has an ethereal quality, often associated with angelic beings or guardianship. Famous bearers of similar angelic names include Eriel as a variant of Ariel, a name linked to strength and courage in religious texts. Eriel inspires a sense of noble bravery rooted in faith and inner power.

Eriel Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Eriel is currently #24081 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Eriel is currently #10339 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Eriel is currently #11600 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Eriel is currently #5010 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Eriel is currently #12474 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Eriel is currently #5400 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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