Azrael

Meaning of Azrael

Azrael is often interpreted as "Angel of Death" or "Helper of God."

Azrael has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Azrael

Azrael is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #656 in 2025 from #953 in 2019.

Notable people named Azrael

• Azrael Knight
  American rapper and songwriter
• Azrael Coulthard
  Fictional character, video game
• Azrael Franzese
  American actor and producer
• Azrael Gandara
  Mexican soccer player
• Azrael Chung
  Former CEO, Korean company

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Questions about the name Azrael

What does the name Azrael mean?

Azrael means azrael is often interpreted as "angel of death" or "helper of god.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Azrael a boy's or a girl's name?

Azrael is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Azrael?

In 2025, Azrael ranked #656 for boys, up from #735 the year before.

When was Azrael most popular?

Azrael peaked at #656 in 2025.