Noah vs Yisroel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yisroel

Boy #952 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who wrestles with God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#952
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sruli, Sroel, Yissy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2
Yisroel Rank #952

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #952 for Yisroel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Yisroel ___

  • Yisroel Mordechai
  • Yisroel Dovid
  • Yisroel Menachem
  • Yisroel Avraham
  • Yisroel Pinchas
  • Yisroel Leibish

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Yisroel

Devorah Chana Moshe Shmuel Rivka

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Yisroel more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Yisroel at #952 in the United States.

What do Noah and Yisroel mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Yisroel means "one who wrestles with God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Noah and Yisroel boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Yisroel is primarily a boy name.

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