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Uriel

ˈjʊr.i.əl

God is my light

Hebrew

How to say it

UR · i · el

ˈjʊr.i.əl

What it means

Hebrew, 'God is my light,' from ur ('light') plus el ('God'); the name of an archangel.

Uriel means 'God is my light,' joining the Hebrew ur, 'light,' to el, 'God.' He is one of the archangels of Jewish and Christian tradition, alongside Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, often the angel of wisdom and illumination. The name is well used across Latino and Jewish families and belongs to the bright -el angel set. Uri is the natural short. Said YOOR-ee-el.

How to spell Uriel

The standard spelling is Uriel. Common variants include Uriah, Oriel, Uriël, but Uriel is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #476318802025

peaked at #386 in 2008, currently #446 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Nickname

    Uri is the everyday short.

  • Worth knowing

    An archangel (theophoric, 'God is my light'); common across Latino and Jewish communities.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

  • Uriel the archangel of light and wisdom in Jewish and Christian tradition

Spelling variants

  • Uriah
  • Oriel
  • Uriël

Common questions

What does the name Uriel mean?
Hebrew, 'God is my light,' from ur ('light') plus el ('God'); the name of an archangel.
What does Uriel mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Uriel means "God is my light." Uriel means 'God is my light,' joining the Hebrew ur, 'light,' to el, 'God.' He is one of the archangels of Jewish and Christian tradition, alongside Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, often the angel of wisdom and illumination. The name is well used across Latino and Jewish families and belongs to the bright -el angel set. Uri is the natural short. Said YOOR-ee-el.
How do you pronounce Uriel?
Uriel is pronounced ˈjʊr.i.əl. Say it as UR-i-el, with the stress on the "ur" syllable.
How do you spell Uriel?
The standard spelling is Uriel. Common spelling variants include Uriah, Oriel, Uriël.
Is Uriel a boy or girl name?
Uriel is traditionally a masculine name.
How popular is the name Uriel?
Uriel ranked #446 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.