Asael
Meaningmade by God · Hebrew
Asael is a Mexican boy name meaning “made by God”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Asael has the name Asa hiding inside it.
- GenerationAsael is having its moment right now. Most Asaels are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Asael would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 19,194 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAsael first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Asael
Asael is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “made by God”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Asael
What does the name Asael mean?
Asael means “made by God” and comes from Hebrew. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Theodore (“gift of God”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Elias (“my God is Yahweh”).
What is the origin of the name Asael?
Asael is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hebrew. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Asael a boy or girl name?
Asael is a boy name. In 2025, 89 US boys were named Asael.
How popular is the name Asael?
Asael ranked #1,793 for US boys in 2025, given to 89 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,348 places.
What names are similar to Asael?
If you like Asael, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias.
What should I know before naming my baby Asael?
Asael is a Mexican boy name meaning “made by God”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.