
The short answer
Aziel is a masculine name used in Biblical and Biblical Hebrew. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Possibly means ‘God comforts’ in Hebrew, from the roots עוּז (ʿuz) meaning ‘to take refuge’ and אֵל (ʾel) meaning ‘God’. Otherwise it might a variant of Uzziel." It ranked #186 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, possibly means ‘God comforts’ in Hebrew, from the roots עוּז (ʿuz) meaning ‘to take refuge’ and אֵל (ʾel) meaning ‘God’. Otherwise it might a variant of Uzziel. The entry lists its usage as Biblical, Biblical Hebrew.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Aziel ranked #186 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 | #186 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aziel mean?
Aziel means "God comforts", according to Behind the Name.
Is Aziel a popular name?
Aziel ranked #186 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Aziel a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Aziel appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Aziel — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.