Azrael

AZ-ree-el; Az-ray-el

Hebrew, variation of Azriel

"help of God"

Azrael Origin and Meaning

The name Azrael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "help of God".

This is the name of Angel of Death in Jewish and Muslim tradition, but that isn't putting contemporary parents off. With its cool letter Z and popular -ael ending, Azrael has been in the US Top 1000 since 2019 and has continued to rise since then.

Deriving from the Hebrew azar and el meaning "help" and "God", Azrael can meaning "my help is God" or "help of God", which may help some parents see beyond its links to death — although that might be exactly what appeals about it for others.

Given to 394 babies in 2023, when combined with the popularity of Asriel, Aziel and Azael, it might feel even more popular than it already is.

Azrael Rank in US Top 1000

# 682 in the US

Azrael Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 696 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Azrael

• 682 US 2023
• 696 Nameberry 2025
• 228 Unique 2018
• 182 Unisex 2020
• 522 Future 2028

20 Names Similar to Azrael

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• Dion
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• Kairos
• Regulus
• Azriel
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• Cassiel
• Helios
• Aziel
• Eros
• Osiris
• Castiel
• Morpheus
• Castor
• Ares
• Abraxas
• Acacius
• Altair
• Fenrir
• Valerian

Famous People Named Azrael

• Abu Azrael nom de guerre of Ayyub Faleh al,Rubaie, Iraqi Shi'a fighting ISIL

The name Azrael in Pop Culture

• "Asrael " opera by Alberto Franchetti, Based on the old Flemish legend, Asrael falls in love with another angel called Nefta, loses her, and finally is reunited with her in Heaven
• Azrael the death of the universe in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series
• Azrael character in DC Comics
• Commander Azrael character in tabletop game "Warhammer 40,000"
• Muruta Azrael villain in anime "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED"
• Azrael character in film "Dogma"
• Rabbi Azrael a main character in "The Dybbuk" by S. Ansky
• Azrael cat in The Smurfs series