Harel

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Pronounced hah-REL /hɑˈrɛl/Medium

Meaning: Harel is a Hebrew name meaning 'mountain of God', from har ('mountain') and el ('God'). The word appears in the book of Ezekiel in describing the altar. It is a well-used modern Israeli given name and surname.Medium

In 30 seconds: Harel is Hebrew for 'mountain of God' - har, 'mountain', plus el, 'God' (said 'hah-REL').

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MeaningHarel is a Hebrew name meaning 'mountain of God', from har ('mountain') and el ('God'). The word appears in the book of Ezekiel in describing the altar. It is a well-used modern Israeli given name and surname.

U.S. rank (2023)#11322 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 189

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

Harel is a Hebrew theophoric name - har, 'mountain', joined to el, 'God' - meaning 'mountain of God'. The word turns up in the book of Ezekiel in the description of the altar, and it is a familiar modern Israeli given name and surname. In the U.S. it is rare and carried mostly by Jewish and Israeli families. We handle its sacred element with respect (said 'hah-REL').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, well used in Israel.

Did you know? Har is 'mountain' in Hebrew and el is 'God' - so Harel is, plainly, 'mountain of God'. The word appears in Ezekiel's vision of the altar (said 'hah-REL').

Overall data confidence 65%

References - Harel — Hebrew har 'mountain' + el 'God'; appears in Ezekiel; modern Israeli name.

Variations

Har-ElHarellHariel

Nicknames

HarHariRel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Harel mean?

Harel is Hebrew for 'mountain of God', from har ('mountain') and el ('God').

How do you pronounce Harel?

It's said hah-REL /hɑˈrɛl/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Harel a boy or girl name?

Harel is a boy's name.

How popular is Harel?

Harel is very rare for boys in the U.S., though it is well used in Israel.