Castiel
Meaning
"speed of God"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #817
- Total SSA Count
- 306
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Cas, Cass
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"speed of God"
Origin: Hebrew
"meadow, woodland clearing"
Origin: Old English leah
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Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #817 for Castiel.
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Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Castiel at #817 in the United States.
Castiel means "speed of God" (Hebrew origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).
Castiel is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.