Hazael
Hazael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God sees or God has seen.
Origin and history
Hazael is a masculine name of Biblical Hebrew origin meaning 'one who sees God' or 'God has seen'. Historically associated with an ancient king of Syria in the Old Testament, it remains a rare choice in the United States. In recent years, it has seen a slight increase in usage as parents search for unique biblical names.
Popularity in the United States
628 babies in the United States have been named Hazael since 1880. It ranks #4048 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1778.
States where it is most popular
- TX (63.1 %)
- CA (36.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 89 |
| 2000-2010 | 179 |
| 2010-2019 | 205 |
| 2020-2029 | 149 |
Fun facts
- Hazael was an ancient Aramaic king mentioned in the Books of Kings.
- The name combines the Hebrew roots for 'to see' and 'El', meaning God.