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Ociel

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Ociel

Pronounced oh-see-EL /oʊ.siˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: A Latin-American name, variously linked to Oziel/Uzziel ('strength of God; God is my strength', Hebrew) and to 'heavenly; of the sky' (cielo); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Strength of God; heavenly: Ociel echoes Oziel. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'oh-see-EL').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA Latin-American name, variously linked to Oziel/Uzziel ('strength of God; God is my strength', Hebrew) and to 'heavenly; of the sky' (cielo); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5545 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 482
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819802025

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

Ociel is a Latin-American name — variously linked to Oziel/Uzziel ('strength of God; God is my strength', Hebrew) and to 'heavenly; of the sky' (Spanish cielo; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, devout name (said 'oh-see-EL'; nickname Oci).

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican families. Rare, strength-of-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Oziel/Uzziel means 'strength of God; God is my strength' in Hebrew, and cielo 'heaven; sky' in Spanish — Ociel echoes both, lyrical and devout (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'oh-see-EL').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Oziel — routes layered

Variations

OzielUzielOsiel

Nicknames

Oci

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ociel mean?

Ociel is variously 'strength of God' (Hebrew Oziel/Uzziel) and 'heavenly' (Spanish cielo); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ociel?

It's said oh-see-EL /oʊ.siˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Ociel a boy or girl name?

Ociel is a boy's name.

How popular is Ociel?

Ociel is a rare name in the U.S.

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