Uriel
Uriel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Uriel
Root meaning: “God is my light”
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Οὐριήλ (Ouriḗl), from Hebrew אוּרִיאֵל (“God is my light”).
How popular is Uriel?
Since 1880, 318 girls and 21,075 boys in the U.S. have been named Uriel (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5653 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #386 in 2008. In 2025 it ranked #446 for boys, with 719 babies given the name.
Names similar to Uriel
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Sibling name ideas for Uriel
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Uriel FAQ
What does the name Uriel mean?
Uriel traces back to a root meaning "God is my light". A male given name from Hebrew. Borrowed from Ancient Greek Οὐριήλ (Ouriḗl), from Hebrew אוּרִיאֵל (“God is my light”).
What is the origin of the name Uriel?
Uriel is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Uriel?
Since 1880, 318 girls and 21,075 boys in the U.S. have been named Uriel (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5653 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #386 in 2008. In 2025 it ranked #446 for boys, with 719 babies given the name.
Is Uriel a boy or girl name?
Uriel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 318 girls and 21,075 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.