Boy
Yisroel
he who struggles with God, struggles with God
About Yisroel
Deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, Yisroel carries profound spiritual and cultural significance. This traditional Hebrew name represents a meaningful choice for families honoring religious heritage and ancestral connections. Yisroel connects the bearer to thousands of years of history and tradition, offering cultural continuity and identity. The name commands respect within religious communities while maintaining dignity in broader contexts.
Parents choosing Yisroel demonstrate commitment to preserving cultural and religious traditions, passing important heritage to the next generation. The name's traditional character provides stability and connection to community values. Yisroel works particularly well in Orthodox Jewish families, where traditional names maintain strong preference and cultural importance. This choice reflects dedication to faith and tradition.
Popularity of the Name Yisroel
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #975 |
| 2016 | #957 |
| 2017 | #986 |
| 2019 | #879 |
| 2021 | #942 |
| 2022 | #945 |
| 2023 | #959 |
| 2024 | #939 |
| 2025 | #826 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Yisroel
Names Similar to Yisroel
Nicknames for Yisroel
- Yis
- Roel
- Izzy
- Rel
- Yizzy
Famous People Named Yisroel
| Yisroel Meir Lau | Former Chief Rabbi of Israel |
| Yisroel Dovid Weiss | Prominent rabbi and activist |
| Yisroel Ber | Hasidic rebbe of the Vizhnitz dynasty |
| Yisroel Belsky | Respected Orthodox rabbi and posek |
| Yisroel Salanter | Father of the Musar movement |
Characters Named Yisroel
| Yisroel Dovid | Character in "An American Tail - Fievel Goes West" |
| Yisroel Meir | Character in "The World That We Knew" by Alice Hoffman |
| Yisroel Schlomi | Character in "Shtisel," an Israeli TV series |
| Yisroel Stein | Character in "Daniel Deronda" by George Eliot |
| Yisroel Levinthal | Character in "The Source" by James A. Michener |
| Yisroel "The Rebbe" Wolpo | Character in "The Believers" by Zoë Heller |
| Yisroel "Izzy" Mizrahi | Character in "You Shall Know Our Velocity" by Dave Eggers |
| Yisroel Mayer | Character in "The Love of the Last Tycoon" by F. Scott Fitzgerald |