Osiel
About Osiel
Osiel is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the elements meaning 'strength of God' or 'God is my strength.' Similar to more common biblical names like Uziel or Azriel, Osiel carries spiritual significance while remaining distinctive. The name has gained some popularity in Hispanic communities, particularly in Mexico and parts of the southwestern United States. Osiel has a melodic quality with its three syllables and vowel combinations, making it both distinctive and relatively easy to pronounce. The name offers a religious connection without being among the more commonly used biblical names, appealing to parents seeking a name with spiritual roots but contemporary appeal.
Pronounced O-see-el.
As of October 2026, Osiel ranked #1454 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1163 in 2023.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,076 | 68 | 35.4 |
| 2015 | #2,100 | 67 | 35 |
| 2016 | #2,105 | 67 | 35.3 |
| 2017 | #2,208 | 61 | 33 |
| 2018 | #2,114 | 67 | 36.9 |
| 2019 | #1,861 | 81 | 45.1 |
| 2020 | #2,039 | 70 | 40.6 |
| 2021 | #1,811 | 87 | 49.7 |
| 2022 | #1,473 | 123 | 70.4 |
| 2023 | #1,163 | 178 | 104.1 |
| 2024 | #1,220 | 165 | 95.8 |
| 2025 | #1,454 | 123 | 72 |
World rankings
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