Uriel

Meaning: God is my light
Origin: Name of an archangel (from Hebrew via Greek)

Boy's name · #446 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Uriel is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1913, it stood at #446 in 2025; about 21,000 boys have been named Uriel along the way.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 35 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#75 in Mexico (2024) · #230 in Ecuador (2025) · #264 in Puerto Rico (2025) · #481 in Poland (2025) · #598 in France (2025) · #610 in England & Wales (2025) · #642 in Scotland (2025) · #659 in Belgium (2025) · #1,523 in Switzerland (2025) · #971 in Canada (2024).

Famous Uriels

Uriel da Costa — Portuguese philosopher (c. 1585–1640)
Uriel Antuna — Mexican association football player
Uriel Weinreich — American linguist (1926–1967)
Uriel Feige — Israeli cryptographer
Uriel Busso — Israeli politician

In stories & tradition

Uriel — 2 Esdras (Bible)
Uriel Septim VII — The Elder Scrolls: Arena (video game)

What Uriels become

Among 109 notable people named Uriel:

No single standout — notable Uriels spread across many fields.

Similar names: Isaias · Uriah · Moshe · Ariel · Zuriel · Eliel

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