Othniel is a Hebrew name usually translated as "lion of God" or "strength of God". In the Book of Judges, Othniel is the first judge of Israel, a nephew of Caleb who delivered the people from a foreign king. The name is used in devout Christian families and in parts of the Caribbean. In the United States Othniel is rare, peaking at number 2186 in 2018 and ranking number 2746 in 2025.