Uriel
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced OOR-ee-el
Verified name
What does Uriel mean?
God is my light
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: Hebrew|Spanish
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 409 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 606 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Uri
Variant: Uriel, Ouriel
Related: Uriah
Using Uriel across cultures
An angel name in Hebrew tradition that also travels well in Spanish speaking countries.
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