Likely a modern invention; associated with angelic imagery.
Tyrael is a modern name with no established historical etymology. It gained prominence through popular culture, specifically the Diablo video game franchise, where it is the name of the Archangel of Justice. The name follows the linguistic pattern of traditional Hebrew angelic names ending in '-el', which signifies God.
About 6 boys were named Tyrael in 2025.
The Archangel of Justice and a central protagonist · Diablo series
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
