Shmiel
Meaning
"name of God"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,872
- Total SSA Count
- 44
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Shmerl, Miel
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"name of God"
Origin: Hebrew
"God will add, God increases"
Origin: Hebrew
Shmiel is more popular, ranked #2872 vs #2943 for Yossi.
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Shmiel is more popular, ranked #2872 compared to Yossi at #2943 in the United States.
Shmiel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Yossi means "God will add, God increases" (Hebrew origin).
Shmiel is primarily a boy name. Yossi is primarily a boy name.