Find out how popular the first name Aviel has been for the last 45 years (from 1979 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Aviel by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Aviel is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 96% of people named Aviel being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 79 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Aviel.

The history of the first name Aviel

The name Aviel is derived from Hebrew origins and is believed to have emerged during the Biblical era. It is composed of two Hebrew elements: "av" meaning "father" and "el" meaning "God," collectively translating to "Father of God" or "My Father is God."

In the Hebrew Bible, Aviel is mentioned as the name of a prominent figure from the tribe of Benjamin. He is identified as the father of Ner, who was the grandfather of King Saul, the first monarch of the united Kingdom of Israel and Judah.

The earliest recorded usage of the name Aviel can be traced back to the Book of Chronicles in the Old Testament, where it is mentioned as the name of a Levite who assisted in transporting the Ark of the Covenant during the reign of King David.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Aviel. One of the earliest recorded was Aviel, a prominent rabbi and scholar who lived in the 12th century and authored several influential works on Jewish law and philosophy.

Another notable Aviel was Aviel Bushido (1587-1638), a Japanese samurai warrior and strategist who played a significant role in the Siege of Osaka, a critical event in the Sengoku period of Japanese history.

In the realm of literature, Aviel Galan (1923-1995) was a celebrated Israeli poet and author whose works explored themes of identity, belonging, and the human condition.

Aviel Yehezkel (1916-1994) was an Israeli politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Tourism and the Minister of Transportation in the Israeli government during the 1970s and 1980s.

Aviel Avitzur (1935-2020) was an influential Israeli sculptor and artist known for his monumental public sculptures that adorned various cities across Israel, including the iconic "Homage to Labor" in Tel Aviv.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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