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Raciel

♂ Boy

Pronounced rah-see-EL /rɑː.siːˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: A name used in Spanish-speaking families, formed on the Hebrew -el pattern where -el means 'God'. It is sometimes connected to the angel name Raziel ('secret of God'), but that link is not documented for this spelling. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Spanish name on an old Hebrew pattern: Raciel ends in -el, 'God' (said 'rah-see-EL'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowSpanish, Hebrew
MeaningA name used in Spanish-speaking families, formed on the Hebrew -el pattern where -el means 'God'. It is sometimes connected to the angel name Raziel ('secret of God'), but that link is not documented for this spelling. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2012)#11919 ↗ Rising
2012 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 71

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219832012

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

Raciel is used in Spanish-speaking families and is built on the Hebrew -el pattern, in which -el means 'God'. It is sometimes explained by reference to the angel name Raziel, 'secret of God', but no documented line joins the two spellings. We give that honestly and note the routes are uncertain (said 'rah-see-EL').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, lifted, and lyrical.

Did you know? The -el ending marks a whole family of Hebrew names — Gabriel, Uriel, Raziel — and Raciel is a Spanish-language formation on that pattern, though the link to Raziel is not documented, which we note (said 'rah-see-EL').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Raciel — Spanish -el formation; possible Raziel association; routes uncertain

Variations

RazielRasielRacielo

Nicknames

RacEli

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Raziel— the angel name sometimes linked
Gabriel— a like -el pattern classic
Uriel— a same Hebrew -el pick
Ariel— a like lyrical -el choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raciel mean?

Raciel is built on the Hebrew -el pattern, where -el means 'God'. A link to the angel name Raziel is sometimes suggested but not documented. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Raciel?

It's said rah-see-EL /rɑː.siːˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Raciel a boy or girl name?

Raciel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Raciel?

Raciel is extremely rare for boys in the U.S.

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