Isabel

Meaning of Isabel

Isabel means "devoted to God." It's a variation of the name Elizabeth.

Isabel has Spanish roots — browse every Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Isabel

Isabel has held fairly steady, sitting around #177 in 2025 after peaking at #83 in 2003.

Notable people named Isabel

• Isabel Allende
  Chilean novelist and author
• Isabel Lucas
  Australian actress and model
• Isabel Sanford
  American actress (The Jeffersons)
• Isabel dos Santos
  Angolan businesswoman and investor
• Isabel Preysler
  Filipina-Spanish socialite and journalist

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Questions about the name Isabel

What does the name Isabel mean?

Isabel means isabel means "devoted to god." it's a variation of the name elizabeth, and it comes from Spanish origins.

Is Isabel a boy's or a girl's name?

Isabel is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Isabel?

In 2025, Isabel ranked #177 for girls, down from #167 the year before.

When was Isabel most popular?

Isabel peaked at #83 in 2003.