Uriel vs Ariel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uriel

Boy #462 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flame of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#462
Total SSA Count
670
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#512
Total SSA Count
595
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Uriel Rank #462
Ariel Rank #512

Uriel is more popular, ranked #462 vs #512 for Ariel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uriel or Ariel more popular?

Uriel is more popular, ranked #462 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Uriel and Ariel mean?

Uriel means "flame of God" (Hebrew origin). Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Uriel and Ariel boy or girl names?

Uriel is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.

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