Raziel

Raziel - A very unique male name

Raziel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1988 on position #1853. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Raziel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Raziel? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Raziel. The baby boy name Raziel was given to 30 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2111 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 48,876 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Raziel peaked in popularity 34 years ago in 1992 on position 1722.

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Raziel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Raziel is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,536 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,239.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Raziel is where you live.

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Raziel origin and meaning

Hebrew (Jewish mysticism)

Hebrew, 'secret of God' — raz, 'secret,' and El, 'God'

Raziel is the archangel of secrets and mysteries in Jewish mystical tradition, credited in legend with a book of hidden knowledge given to Adam. The name is rare in general use and appears in US data at very low levels. It is chosen mainly in Jewish families and by parents drawn to angel names beyond Michael and Gabriel.

Attested etymology

Raziel is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Raziel, pop culture references for the name Raziel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Raziel

We've found the following names that sound similar to Raziel, sorted by popularity.

Russell / Rogelio / Russel / Rojelio / Rosalio / Rockwell / Rachel / Roswell / Rushil / Rigel /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Raziel

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Raziel a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Raziel?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

rah-zee-EL · /rɑziˈɛl/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Raz

Famous bearers

• Raziel — Archangel of secrets in Jewish mystical tradition (Traditional) Historical

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Raziel offers an angel name with real tradition behind it and almost no US footprint.

Worth knowing

• Pronunciation splits between 'rah-zee-EL' and 'RAY-zee-el'