Castiel

Meaning of Castiel

This name is associated with an angel. It means 'shield of God' or 'my cover is God'.

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

Popularity of Castiel

After ranking as high as #724 in 2019, Castiel has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Castiel

• Castiel
  Fictional angel from Supernatural
• Castiel
  Fictional character from The 100
• Castiel
  Fictional character from The Vampire Diaries
• Castiel
  Fictional character from The Mortal Instruments
• Castiel
  Fictional character from Shadowhunters

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Questions about the name Castiel

What does the name Castiel mean?

Castiel means this name is associated with an angel. it means 'shield of god' or 'my cover is god', and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Castiel?

Castiel did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Castiel most popular?

Castiel peaked at #724 in 2019.