Isael

Meaning of Isael

Likely a variant of Israel, meaning "God contends" or "wrestles with God."

Isael has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Isael

After ranking as high as #942 in 2024, Isael has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Isael

• Isael da Silva Barbosa
  Brazilian footballer
• Isael Alves
  Brazilian footballer
• Isael Jimenez
  Former Cuban cyclist
• Isael Montoya
  Mexican painter
• Isael Maxakali
  Brazilian indigenous leader

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Questions about the name Isael

What does the name Isael mean?

Isael means likely a variant of israel, meaning "god contends" or "wrestles with god.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

Isael is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Isael?

Isael did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Isael most popular?

Isael peaked at #942 in 2024.