Uziel
MeaningGod is my strength · Hebrew
Uziel is a Mexican boy name meaning “God is my strength”, 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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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Uziel would score 14 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
- GenerationUziel is having its moment right now. Most Uziels 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 Uziel would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 13,441 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryUziel 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.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Uziels? Head to Arizona, where it's the #559 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Uziel
Uziel is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “God is my strength”. 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 Uziel
What does the name Uziel mean?
Uziel means “God is my strength” 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 Uziel?
Uziel 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 Uziel a boy or girl name?
Uziel is a boy name. In 2025, 127 US boys were named Uziel.
How popular is the name Uziel?
Uziel ranked #1,421 for US boys in 2025, given to 127 babies. Its best year was 2021, when it reached #1,207. Over the last five years it has climbed 451 places.
What names are similar to Uziel?
If you like Uziel, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias.
What should I know before naming my baby Uziel?
Uziel is a Mexican boy name meaning “God is my strength”, 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.