Holding steady, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Harel since 1930
Babies named Harel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Harel, a Hebrew name meaning 'mountain of God,' has been used in the United States since at least 1930. Its popularity peaked in 2005, and as of 2025 it remains stable, ranking 7,194 with approximately one in every 155,280 newborn boys receiving the name. The name carries strong biblical resonance, with a place name appearing in the Book of Ezekiel, and has been steadily chosen by Jewish families and others drawn to its spiritual meaning.
Harel is a Hebrew name composed of two elements: 'har' meaning mountain and 'El' meaning God, thus translating to 'mountain of God.' In the Hebrew Bible, Harel is mentioned as a place name in the Book of Ezekiel. As a personal name, it has been used among Jewish families, particularly in Israel, where it gained popularity in the late 20th century.
“Harel” around the world
Where Harel lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hari, Reli
Variants: Har-El
Sibling names for Harel
Names that share Harel's style, for a brother or sister.
