What does the name Israel mean?

The name Israel means "God contended".

What is the origin of the name Israel?

Israel is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 1,220 babies were named Israel in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Israel is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 1,220 →

All-Time Total: 69,558

Peak Year: 2007

Israel is a Hebrew name derived from the biblical figure Jacob. It means "God contends" or "God rules."

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - Hawaiian musician known for "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."
Israel Adesanya - Nigerian-born New Zealand UFC fighter.
Israel Folau - Australian rugby player known for controversial statements.
Israel Dagg - New Zealand rugby player.
Israel Broussard - American actor in "To All the Boys I've Loved Before."
Israel Horovitz - American playwright and screenwriter.
Israel Vázquez - Mexican boxer, former super bantamweight champion.
Israel Nash Gripka - American singer-songwriter.
Israel Gutierrez - ESPN sports commentator.
Israel Idonije - Nigerian-Canadian former NFL player.

Boy names closely related to Israel

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Girl names closely related to Israel

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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