The nameUriel
Uriel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, the name of an archangel.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
From the Hebrew Uriel, "God is my light".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Uriel
Uriel in France
551stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (80 births)
890babies named Uriel in France since 1900
Uriel was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 370 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Uriel. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Uriel in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 66 births a year on average, against 36 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Uriel mean?
From the Hebrew Uriel, "God is my light".
What is the origin of the name Uriel?
Hebrew.
Is Uriel a girl's or a boy's name?
Uriel is a boy's name.