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Uriel is a masculine name used in Biblical and Hebrew. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Hebrew name אוּרִיאֵל (ʾUriʾel) meaning ‘God is my light’, from אוּר (ʾur) meaning ‘light, flame’ and אֵל (ʾel) meaning ‘God’. Uriel is an archangel in Hebrew tradition." It ranked #446 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Hebrew name אוּרִיאֵל (ʾUriʾel) meaning ‘God is my light’, from אוּר (ʾur) meaning ‘light, flame’ and אֵל (ʾel) meaning ‘God’. Uriel is an archangel in Hebrew tradition. The entry lists its usage as Biblical, Hebrew.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Uriel ranked #446 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 | #446 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Uriel mean?
Uriel means "God is my light", according to Behind the Name.
Is Uriel a popular name?
Uriel ranked #446 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Uriel a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Uriel appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Uriel — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
