Azrael vs Chaim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azrael

Boy #736 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"help of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Islamic Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#736
Total SSA Count
354
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az, Raz, Ari

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Chaim

Boy #694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life, the living"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#694
Total SSA Count
388
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hy, Hymie, Chai

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Popularity Comparison

Azrael Rank #736
Chaim Rank #694

Chaim is more popular, ranked #694 vs #736 for Azrael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azrael ___

  • Azrael James
  • Azrael Samuel
  • Azrael Elias
  • Azrael Nathaniel
  • Azrael Solomon
  • Azrael Micah

Chaim ___

  • Chaim David
  • Chaim Moshe
  • Chaim Yitzchak
  • Chaim Noam
  • Chaim Asher
  • Chaim Eitan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Azrael

Lucifer Raphael Gabriel Zephyr Seraphina

If you choose Chaim

Rivka Miriam Moshe Devorah Menachem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azrael or Chaim more popular?

Chaim is more popular, ranked #694 compared to Azrael at #736 in the United States.

What do Azrael and Chaim mean?

Azrael means "help of God" (Hebrew origin). Chaim means "life, the living" (Hebrew origin).

Are Azrael and Chaim boy or girl names?

Azrael is primarily a boy name. Chaim is primarily a boy name.

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