Oziel

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-ZEE-el /oʊˈziː.ɛl/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Uzziel or Oziel meaning my strength is God, composed of oz meaning strength or power and el meaning GodHigh

In 30 seconds: Oziel is a powerful Hebrew name meaning my strength is God. Used in Latin American and Sephardic Jewish communities, it carries deep biblical resonance through the ancient Uzziel, grandson of Levi in the Old Testament.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Uzziel or Oziel meaning my strength is God, composed of oz meaning strength or power and el meaning God

U.S. rank (2025)#997 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births229 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,717

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Uzziel appears in the Hebrew Bible (Exodus 6:18) as a son of Kohath of the tribe of Levi. His name, meaning my strength is God, reflects the Hebrew naming convention of embedding divine praise in personal names. The Spanish-Portuguese form Oziel developed in Sephardic Jewish communities.

Oziel has been used in Sephardic Jewish and Latin American Catholic communities, where Hebrew names entered through Spanish and Portuguese colonial culture. It has appeared on U.S. charts primarily in Hispanic communities.

Did you know? Uzziel (the Hebrew original of Oziel) was a Levite in the Old Testament, a son of Kohath and uncle of Moses and Aaron. The Levites were the priestly tribe responsible for the care of the Tabernacle, making Uzziel a name of sacred heritage.

Overall data confidence 87%

Behind the Name — Uzziel — Hebrew oz + el etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

UzzielUzielOzael

Nicknames

OzZiel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oziel mean?

Oziel means my strength is God from Hebrew Uzziel, composed of oz (strength) and el (God).

How do you pronounce Oziel?

It is said oh-ZEE-el, with three syllables and stress on the second.

Is Oziel a biblical name?

Yes, Uzziel appears in the Book of Exodus as a Levite, grandson of Levi and uncle of Moses and Aaron.

Is Oziel a common name?

Oziel is uncommon but is used in Latin American communities, especially those with Sephardic Jewish or biblical naming traditions.