Yissel vs Yisroel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yissel

Girl #11,253 Most Popular

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Boy #952 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who wrestles with God"

Origin: Hebrew

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

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Yissel Rank #11,253

Yisroel Rank #952

Yisroel is more popular, ranked #952 vs #11253 for Yissel.

Is Yissel or Yisroel more popular?

Yisroel is more popular, ranked #952 compared to Yissel at #11253 in the United States.

What do Yissel and Yisroel mean?

Yisroel means "one who wrestles with God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yissel and Yisroel boy or girl names?

Yissel is primarily a girl name. Yisroel is primarily a boy name.