Uziel
Uziel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my strength”, pronounced oo-see-EL. It ranked #1424 in the United States in 2025, given to 127 babies, and peaked at #1213 in 2021. Common nicknames: Uzi, Zi.
How popular is Uziel in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Uziel mean, and where does it come from?
Uziel joins the Hebrew oz, "strength," to El, "God" — and in the Book of Exodus he is a Levite, an uncle of Moses and Aaron whose descendants carried the sanctuary. The name is used in Israel and, in its Spanish spelling, across Mexico and Central America, where it belongs to the same family as Eliel, Izael and Ezequiel. American records hold it from 1983 and it has risen steadily since, still outside the top thousand.
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Famous People Named Uziel
- Uziel Muñoz — Mexican shot putter and Olympian
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Uziel mean?
Uziel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength." Uziel joins the Hebrew oz, "strength," to El, "God" — and in the Book of Exodus he is a Levite, an uncle of Moses and Aaron whose descendants carried the sanctuary. The name is used in Israel and, in its Spanish spelling, across Mexico and Central America, where it belongs to the same family as Eliel, Izael and Ezequiel.
How do you pronounce Uziel?
Uziel is pronounced oo-see-EL. Common variations include Uzziel, Uziyel, Uzziah.
Is Uziel a boy name?
Yes, Uziel is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Uzi, Zi.