Azael
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning god is my strength; a form of Azazel or Aziel.
How Azael has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2021 | #949 |
| 2022 | #849 |
| 2023 | #697 |
| 2024 | #655 |
| 2025 | #645 |
Azael by the numbers
In 2025, 6 babies in England and Wales were named Azael. In the US, 120 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given several times more often in the US than in England and Wales.
Its American peak was 122 babies in 2015, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Azael. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- AzraelGod helps or whom God helps; Islamic angel152 in the US (2017)
- AzielGod is my strength63 in England and Wales (2025)
- Asaelgod has made; a biblical name52 in the US (2017)
- Azelnoble one21 in the US (2017)
- Azazelgod is my strength; a demon in jewish tradition18 in the US (2017)
- Adael26 in the US (2017)
Sounds like Azael
Names that are said the same way as Azael, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Azahel7 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean God
Like Azael, each of these has God in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Other names that mean strength
Like Azael, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
- Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
- GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Azael
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