Riel
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #6729 in 2025 with 13 babies born.
History: A name ending in '-el,' a common Hebrew element meaning god.
Similar names: riella, raiella, rielle, rigel, rella, rilah, rilee, riley
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Riel? About 1 in 256,039 babies born in 2025 were named Riel, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Riel
What does the name Riel mean?
Riel means “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Riel?
Riel has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning”.
How popular is Riel?
Riel ranked #6446 in 2025 — given to 13 babies that year.
When was Riel most popular?
Riel peaked in 2025 with 13 babies registered that year.
Is Riel a boy or girl name?
Riel is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 79% of Riels are boys and 21% are girls.
Is the name Riel rising or falling in popularity?
Riel has risen 2006 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8452 in 2020 to #6446 in 2025.
How long has Riel been recorded?
Riel appears in birth records across 18 years — from 1997 through 2025.