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Auriel

♂ Boy

Pronounced OR-ee-el /ˈɔr.i.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: Variously a form of Uriel ('God is my light/fire', Hebrew) and a Latin 'aureus' (golden) name; an archangel's name; used for both sexes; we note the angel; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The light/fire of God; golden: Auriel forms Uriel. Lyrical, classic, and warm. We note the angel; routes layered.
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Origin LowHebrew, Latin
MeaningVariously a form of Uriel ('God is my light/fire', Hebrew) and a Latin 'aureus' (golden) name; an archangel's name; used for both sexes; we note the angel; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9979 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 98

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120022024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Auriel comes variously from a form of Uriel ('God is my light/fire', Hebrew) and a Latin 'aureus' (golden) name; an archangel's name; used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note the angel). A lyrical, classic name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'OR-ee-el').

In the U.S. it appears in various families. Rare, the-light-of-God at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Auriel is variously 'God is my light/fire' (Uriel) and a golden (Latin aureus) name — an archangel's name — lyrical and classic (we note the angel; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'OR-ee-el').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Uriel — Hebrew/Latin; angel; unisex

Variations

UrielAuriolOriel

Nicknames

Auri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Auriel mean?

Auriel is variously 'God is my light/fire' (Uriel, Hebrew) and a golden (Latin aureus) name; an archangel's name; here for a boy. We note the angel; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Auriel?

It's said OR-ee-el /ˈɔr.i.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Auriel a boy or girl name?

Auriel is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Auriel?

Auriel is a very rare name in the U.S.

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