Azel

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-zel /ˈeɪ.zɛl/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Atsel, 'noble, reserved' or 'he who is set apart'; a minor biblical nameMedium

In 30 seconds: A deep-cut biblical name with a modern ring: Azel means 'noble' or 'set apart'. Buried in the genealogies of Chronicles, it surfaces now sounding sleek beside Hazel and Aziel. Rare and fresh.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Atsel, 'noble, reserved' or 'he who is set apart'; a minor biblical name

U.S. rank (2025)#4062 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 469

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Azel comes from Hebrew Atsel, 'noble, reserved' or 'one set apart', the name of a descendant of King Saul in 1 Chronicles. Long obscure, it appeals now for its crisp, modern sound, sibling in style to Hazel, Aziel, and Ezel.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, noble at the root, and freshly modern.

Did you know? Azel appears in the Bible's long genealogies in Chronicles — a descendant of King Saul — making it a true hidden-gem name for parents who comb Scripture for the unexpected.

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Azel — etymology

Variations

AzalAzielEzel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azel mean?

Azel is Hebrew for 'noble, reserved' or 'set apart', a minor biblical name.

How do you pronounce Azel?

It's said AY-zel /ˈeɪ.zɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Azel a boy or girl name?

Azel is a boy's name.

How popular is Azel?

Azel is a rare name in the U.S.