The name Jabdiel is of Hebrew origin and means "God will make me like Himself." It is derived from the elements Yabed, meaning "ceasing," and El, meaning "God." According to Jewish tradition, Jabdiel was one of the seven angels who protect the gates of heaven. In the apocryphal Book of Enoch, Jabdiel is mentioned as one of the 12 angels appointed over the signs of the zodiac. The name Jabdiel has been used sparingly throughout history, but it gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it is considered a unique and biblical name choice.
"Jabdiel had a peak year for births in 2006 and 2014 with six occurrences each. It seems the name's popularity has maintained since then, fluctuating between five to six births annually until last year, 2022."