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Azriel

♂ Boy

Pronounced AZ-ree-el /ˈæz.ri.ɛl/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Azriel, composed of azr ('help' or 'aid') and El ('God'), meaning 'God is my help' or 'God has helped'; a biblical and post-biblical Hebrew nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Azriel is a striking Hebrew name meaning 'God is my help,' bridging ancient scripture and modern fantasy fiction. Bold, three-syllable, and growing fast among parents seeking distinctive El-names.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Azriel, composed of azr ('help' or 'aid') and El ('God'), meaning 'God is my help' or 'God has helped'; a biblical and post-biblical Hebrew name
U.S. rank (2025)#529 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births566 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,999

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519722025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Azriel appears in Hebrew scripture as a name borne by several figures in the Books of Chronicles, and it is related to the angelic name Azrael, which in Jewish and Islamic tradition is the angel of death. The root azr (help) combined with El (God) gives it a devotional meaning common to many Hebrew names. It remained largely within Jewish communities for centuries before its recent wider adoption.

In the contemporary United States, Azriel began its rapid climb in the mid-2010s and accelerated sharply after 2018 with the explosive popularity of Sarah J. Maas's fantasy novels. It now ranks in the U.S. top 400 for boys and continues to rise. The name benefits both from the broader trend of distinctive El-suffix Hebrew names and from its strong fantasy-fiction association.

Did you know? Azriel gained massive pop-culture visibility through Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses fantasy series, where Azriel is a shadowy, complex male character — driving a surge in the name's use among young parents who are fans of the series.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Azriel — etymology and Hebrew backgroundU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AzraelAzryel

Nicknames

AzAziRiel

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If you like Azriel…

Ariel— shares the Hebrew El suffix and the literary and fantasy name trend
Ezriel— a near-identical Hebrew name with the same azr root meaning help
Gabriel— classic three-syllable Hebrew angel name with the same El ending
Raphael— another archangel-derived Hebrew name with parallel three-syllable structure

Frequently Asked

What does the name Azriel mean?

Azriel is a Hebrew name from azr ('help') and El ('God'), meaning 'God is my help.' It appears in the Hebrew Bible and is related to the angel name Azrael.

How do you pronounce Azriel?

It is said AZ-ree-el — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Azriel a boy or girl name?

Azriel is used primarily as a boys' name in both Jewish tradition and modern usage.

How popular is Azriel?

Azriel is one of the fastest-rising names in the U.S., climbing from obscurity into the top 400 following its association with fantasy fiction.