Aviel
Meaning
"my father is God"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,627
- Total SSA Count
- 104
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Avi
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"my father is God"
Origin: Hebrew
"God has comforted; YHWH consoles"
Origin: Hebrew
Aviel is more popular, ranked #1627 vs #1639 for Nehemias.
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Aviel is more popular, ranked #1627 compared to Nehemias at #1639 in the United States.
Aviel means "my father is God" (Hebrew origin). Nehemias means "God has comforted; YHWH consoles" (Hebrew origin).
Aviel is primarily a boy name. Nehemias is primarily a boy name.