Uriel

Meaning of Uriel

Uriel means "God is my light" or "Light of God."

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

Popularity of Uriel

Uriel is climbing again, up to #446 in 2025 from #461 in 2024 after peaking at #386 in 2008.

Notable people named Uriel

• Uriel Ventris
  Warhammer 40,000 character
• Uriel Sebree
  US Navy Admiral
• Uriel Moreno Flores
  Mexican football player
• Uriel Antuna
  Mexican football player
• Uriel da Costa
  Jewish philosopher

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Questions about the name Uriel

What does the name Uriel mean?

Uriel means uriel means "god is my light" or "light of god.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Uriel?

In 2025, Uriel ranked #446 for boys, up from #461 the year before.

When was Uriel most popular?

Uriel peaked at #386 in 2008.