Hazael
MeaningGod sees · Hebrew
- US rank
- #3,513
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,074 in 2004
32 babies were named Hazael in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,186 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1983–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Hazael you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 53,476 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hazael, 32 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hazael would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHazael first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2004, when it reached #3,074.
- Then vs nowHazael is 3.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 196,078 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 53,476.
- TrendHazael has climbed 2,186 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,513. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlHazael is given to both boys and girls: 84% of the 38 babies named Hazael in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Hazael means “God sees”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Hazael
Hazael is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “God sees”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ael”. US birth records list Hazael for boys from 1983 to 2025, in 37 of those 43 years. Its best year was 2004, when it ranked #3,074 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,513, with 32 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.5 | 2,121,212 boys |
| 1990s | 4.6 | 218,818 boys |
| 2000s | 9.0 | 111,607 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 91,575 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 69,444 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Hazael
What does the name Hazael mean?
Hazael means “God sees” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Hazael?
Hazael has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hazael a boy or girl name?
Hazael is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Hazael?
Hazael ranked #3,513 for US boys in 2025, given to 32 babies. Its best year was 2004 (#3,074).