"my help is God"
Ezriel
A biblical angel-name meaning God is my strength
Meaning & Origin
The Story of Ezriel
Ezriel is a variant of Azriel, from the Hebrew 'Azri'el' — composed of 'ezer' (help) and 'El' (God), meaning 'God is my help.' It is a biblical name borne by multiple figures in the Hebrew Bible. The Ezr- spelling makes the connection to Ezra more explicit, while the -iel suffix links it to the great angelic names (Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Azrael).
Ezriel benefits from multiple trends: the Ezra revival (one of the fastest-rising names of the 2010s), the appeal of Hebrew -iel angel-suffix names, and the broader turn toward biblical names with modern sound. It threads the needle between ancient and contemporary.
Names ending in -el or -iel are theophoric in Hebrew tradition — they contain the name of God (El). Ezra the scribe was a major figure in restoring Jewish law after the Babylonian exile. Azriel/Ezriel appears in Kabbalistic tradition as an angelic name.
Fun Facts
- The -iel suffix in Hebrew names means 'of God,' connecting Ezriel to the great angelic names Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael
- Ezra the scribe, related through the Ezr- root, is credited with compiling and editing significant portions of the Hebrew Bible
Ezriel in Other Languages
Famous People Named Ezriel
Ezra (Biblical)
Religious
Hebrew scribe and priest who led the return from Babylonian exile and restored Torah observance
Azriel (Angel) Fictional
Religious
In Jewish mysticism (Kabbalah), Azriel is associated with angelic forces of divine will
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #1,914
- Total SSA Count
- 83
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew Jewish American
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Ezriel
Ezriel is a boy name with Hebrew, Jewish, and American origins . The name means "my help is God" in Hebrew .
Ezriel is currently ranked #1,914 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Ezriel has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Ezriel include Ez and Ezri. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.