Uriel

YOO-ree-el

Uriel comes from the Hebrew אוּרִיאֵל (Uriel), composed of ur (“light” or “flame”) and El (“God”). The name means “God is my light.”

US Rank 2024
No. 461
Births
670

In Jewish tradition, Uriel is one of the archangels, associated with wisdom and the light of divine knowledge. He appears in the Book of Enoch and various apocryphal texts.

Uriel peaked at No. 386 in 2008 with 789 births. In 2024 it ranks No. 461 with 670 births, somewhat off its high but still solidly in the top 500.

What the name Uriel means

The name is popular within Hispanic communities in the US, where angel names carry deep Catholic significance. Uriel also appears in John Milton’s Paradise Lost.

Three syllables - OOR-ee-el - open with a deep vowel and close on a bright note. The name has an ethereal quality befitting its angelic associations.

Among archangel names - Michael, Gabriel, Raphael - Uriel is the least common, giving it a distinctive edge for parents who want a celestial name that isn’t overused.

Its meaning of light and its spiritual heritage make Uriel a name with built-in symbolism. Parents value the hope and clarity it implies.

US popularity over time

Numerology and symbolism

Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.

U(3) + R(9) + I(9) + E(5) + L(3) = 29 = 11
Destiny number
11
Intuition
Sum of all letters, reduced to a single digit
Soul urge
8
Achievement
Sum of vowels only - reveals inner desires
Expression
3
Charisma
Sum of consonants - how others perceive you
Letters 5
Vowels / consonants 3 / 2
Birthstone Pearl
Lucky color Silver

Famous people named Uriel

Uriel Reichman (b. 1942) Politician and public official (born 1942)
Uriel Reichman (b. 1942) Politician and public official (born 1942)
Uriel Reichman (b. 1942) Politician and public official (born 1942)
Uriel Busso (b. 1973) Politician and public official (born 1973)
Uriel Busso (b. 1973) Politician and public official (born 1973)
Uriel Busso (b. 1973) Politician and public official (born 1973)
Uriel Antuna (b. 1997) Professional athlete (born 1997)
Uriel Antuna (b. 1997) Professional athlete (born 1997)
Uriel Antuna (b. 1997) Professional athlete (born 1997)

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Researched by MyGall Research · Updated April 15, 2026
Boy Hebrew 2 syllables God is my light

Where it ranks highest

CA No. 252 TX No. 269 NM No. 276 WA No. 369 IA No. 385 CO No. 395 OK No. 401 KS No. 416 NE No. 418 NV No. 422 IL No. 426 NY No. 456 ID No. 473 KY No. 484 AZ No. 490 NJ No. 527 WI No. 558 CT No. 563 MD No. 572 MN No. 585 FL No. 593 OR No. 599 UT No. 618 AR No. 625 MO No. 666 GA No. 679 OH No. 700 AL No. 700 PA No. 730 VA No. 741 MA No. 744 SC No. 801 TN No. 830 IN No. 836 LA No. 953 NC No. 956 MI No. 1248

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