baby names ending in -el
Explore 27 baby names ending in -el. Each includes meaning, pronunciation, popularity ranking, and cultural context.
baby names ending in -el at a glance
- Names
- 27
- Girls · Boys · Unisex
- 8 · 17 · 2
- Top origin
- Hebrew
- Most popular (2025)
- Samuel #18
Our directory has 27 baby names ending in -el: 8 girls' names, 17 boys' names and 2 unisex names.
In the 2025 Social Security rankings, the most popular is Samuel (#18 for boys), followed by Hazel (#21 for girls), Michael (#21 for boys) and Daniel (#22 for boys). 15 of them ranked in the US top 1,000 that year.
The most common origins are Hebrew (11), English (4) and Celtic (3).
Azriel has climbed fastest, from #924 in 2021 to #529 in 2025; Mabel rose from #428 to #201 over 5 years.
For something less common, Amiel, Cael and Gretel were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025.
They average 5.6 letters, from Axel to Immanuel, and 56% have two syllables.
Most popular in 2025
- AmielGod of my peopleHebrew · boy
- Anselwith divine protectionEnglish · boy
- Axelfather of peaceNorse · boy#79
- AzrielGod is my helpHebrew · boy#529
- CaelslenderCeltic · boy
- DanielGod is my judgeHebrew · boy#22
- EzekielGod will strengthenHebrew · boy#61
- Fendrelinvented fantasy name, meaning unclearEnglish · boy
- GabrielGod is my strengthHebrew · boy#37
- Gaelspeaker of Gaelic; Celtic peoplesCeltic · unisex#86
- GretelpearlGerman · girl
- Hazelhazel tree, light brownEnglish · girl#21
- ImmanuelGod is with usHebrew · boy
- Jaelmountain goat, to ascendHebrew · girl
- Laurelbay laurel tree, symbol of victoryLatin · unisex#734
- Lieselpledged to GodGerman · girl
- Lionellittle lionFrench · boy#659
- Liraeldaughter of the ClayrEnglish · girl
- Mabellovable, dearLatin · girl#201
- Maelchief, princeCeltic · boy
- ManuelGod is with usPortuguese · boy#371
- Marcelyoung warrior, dedicated to MarsFrench · boy#731
- Michaelwho is like GodHebrew · boy#21
- RafaelGod has healedPortuguese · boy#218
- Raquelewe, innocenceHebrew · girl
- SamuelGod has heardHebrew · boy#18
- Yaelmountain goat, to ascendHebrew · girl
questions about baby names ending in -el
What baby names end in -el?
Popular baby names ending in -el include Amiel, Ansel, Axel, Azriel, Cael. Browse all 27 names with a -el ending in our directory.
Which baby names ending in -el are the most popular in 2025?
Based on the 2025 Social Security data, the most popular baby names ending in -el are Samuel (#18 for boys), Hazel (#21 for girls), Michael (#21 for boys), Daniel (#22 for boys) and Gabriel (#37 for boys).
Which baby names ending in -el are rising in popularity?
Azriel has climbed from #924 in 2021 to #529 in 2025. Mabel (#428 to #201) and Rafael (#247 to #218) are also rising.
What are some unique baby names ending in -el?
Amiel, Cael, Gretel, Jael and Lirael were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025, so they stay distinctive while still carrying real meaning and history.
Are baby names ending in -el more common for girls or boys?
Of 27 baby names ending in -el on HushName, 8 are girls' names, 17 are boys' names and 2 are unisex.
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