Manasseh vs Yissell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manasseh

Boy #3,837 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"causing to forget"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,837
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Manny, Nasse

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Manasseh Rank #3,837
Yissell Rank #50,532

Manasseh is more popular, ranked #3837 vs #50532 for Yissell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Manasseh ___

  • Manasseh James
  • Manasseh David
  • Manasseh Elijah
  • Manasseh Emmanuel
  • Manasseh Isaac

Yissell ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Manasseh

Ephraim Benjamin Simeon Miriam Dinah

If you choose Yissell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manasseh or Yissell more popular?

Manasseh is more popular, ranked #3837 compared to Yissell at #50532 in the United States.

What do Manasseh and Yissell mean?

Manasseh means "causing to forget" (Hebrew origin).

Are Manasseh and Yissell boy or girl names?

Manasseh is primarily a boy name. Yissell is primarily a girl name.

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