Praise of God or Chosen by God
Magdiel is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of an Edomite chief. It is derived from the Hebrew words 'meged', meaning excellence or choice fruit, and 'El', referring to God. In modern usage, it is often interpreted as 'the excellence of God' or 'one who praises God'.
About 14 boys were named Magdiel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A chief of Edom mentioned in the Book of Genesis
Professional baseball player
