My father
Derived from the Hebrew elements 'avi' meaning 'my father' and 'el' meaning 'God'. It is a biblical name that signifies a personal relationship with the divine. In the Old Testament, Aviel (Abiel) was the grandfather of King Saul.
Less common today
Aviel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,397 in 2025.
Grandfather of King Saul and Abner in the Hebrew Bible · The Bible
Swiss opera director and intendant
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
