Abdiel
Abdiel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “Servant of God”, pronounced ahb-dee-EL. It ranked #607 in the United States in 2025, given to 466 babies, and peaked at #504 in 2019. Common nicknames: Abdi, Abe, Diel.
How popular is Abdiel in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Abdiel mean, and where does it come from?
Abdiel comes from the Hebrew Avdiel, built from eved, "servant," and El, "God" — the servant of God. It appears once in the Hebrew Bible, in a genealogy in the First Book of Chronicles, and might have stayed there had John Milton not given the name to the one seraph in Paradise Lost who refuses to join Satan's rebellion and walks back alone through the rebel ranks. That image of solitary loyalty carried the name into English letters. Its everyday popularity, though, is Latin American: Abdiel is a common choice in Panama, Puerto Rico and Mexico, where it sits comfortably beside Ariel, Gabriel and the other -el names.
How is Abdiel used around the world?
Abdiel is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 2+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Abdiel?
Famous People Named Abdiel
- Abdiel — the loyal seraph in John Milton's Paradise Lost
- Abdiel Arroyo — Panamanian international footballer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Abdiel mean?
Abdiel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Servant of God." Abdiel comes from the Hebrew Avdiel, built from eved, "servant," and El, "God" — the servant of God. It appears once in the Hebrew Bible, in a genealogy in the First Book of Chronicles, and might have stayed there had John Milton not given the name to the one seraph in Paradise Lost who refuses to join Satan's rebellion and walks back alone through the rebel ranks.
How do you pronounce Abdiel?
Abdiel is pronounced ahb-dee-EL. Common variations include Abdeel, Abdias, Abdiell.
Is Abdiel a boy name?
Yes, Abdiel is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Abdi, Abe, Diel.