Meaning and history
Hebrew name generally interpreted as "noble" or "reserved by God," from a root meaning "to set aside." In the Bible, Azel is listed as a descendant of King Saul with six sons (1 Chronicles 8:37-38).
20062006: 8 births, rank #8,732
2007: 9 births, rank #8,173
2008: 7 births, rank #9,871
2009: 5 births, rank #12,491
2010: 5 births, rank #12,231
20112011: 11 births, rank #7,009
2012: 16 births, rank #5,482
2013: 9 births, rank #8,118
2014: 17 births, rank #5,252
2015: 18 births, rank #5,058
20162016: 10 births, rank #7,605
2017: 15 births, rank #5,788
2018: 18 births, rank #5,106
2019: 30 births, rank #3,636
2020: 28 births, rank #3,734
20212021: 26 births, rank #4,011
2022: 28 births, rank #3,879
2023: 36 births, rank #3,293
2024: 32 births, rank #3,524
20252025: 26 births, rank #4,050
In 2025, 26 babies were recorded with the name Azel, ranking #4,050 among boys.