Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Uriel
Uriel is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Uriel? It is a boy name, rooted in Hebrew naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Ural.
Uriel meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Uriel has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Uriel to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Uriel as U·R·I·E·L, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Uriel is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Uriel variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Uriela, Uriele, Uriely, Urie.
- Nicknames: Uri and U.
- Middle names: Pair Uriel with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Uriel middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Ural, Uriah, Urban, Urbano, Uri — full picks on the sibling names for Uriel guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Uriel? Browse our names like Uriel guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Uriel
What does the name Uriel mean?
Uriel has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Uriel?
Uriel originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Uriel?
Uriel has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Uriel a boy's or girl's name?
Uriel is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Uriel in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Uriel sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Uriel?
Names that share Uriel's sound and style include Ural, Uriah, Urban, Urbano, Uri.
What middle names pair well with Uriel?
Good middle-name fits for Uriel pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Uriel is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Uriel is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Uriel?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Uriel share its rhythm without rhyming — Ural, Uriah, Urban all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.