
The short answer
Azriel is a masculine name used in Biblical. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘my help is God’ in Hebrew, derived from עֶזְרָה (ʿezra) meaning ‘help’ and אֵל (ʾel) meaning ‘God’. This is the name of three minor characters in the Old Testament." It ranked #529 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘my help is God’ in Hebrew, derived from עֶזְרָה (ʿezra) meaning ‘help’ and אֵל (ʾel) meaning ‘God’. This is the name of three minor characters in the Old Testament. The entry lists its usage as Biblical.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Azriel ranked #529 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #529 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Azriel mean?
Azriel means "my help is God", according to Behind the Name.
Is Azriel a popular name?
Azriel ranked #529 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Azriel a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Azriel appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Azriel — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.