Yisroel

Meaning of Yisroel

It means "God prevails" or "one who wrestles with God."

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

Popularity of Yisroel

Yisroel is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #826 in 2025 from #973 in 2015.

Notable people named Yisroel

• Yisrael Kristal
  Holocaust survivor, supercentenarian
• Yisrael Meir Kagan
  Rabbi, Halakhist, Posek
• Yisrael Poliakov
  Israeli comedian and actor
• Yisrael Aumann
  Nobel laureate, game theorist
• Yisrael Katz
  Israeli politician, government minister

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Questions about the name Yisroel

What does the name Yisroel mean?

Yisroel means it means "god prevails" or "one who wrestles with god.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Yisroel?

In 2025, Yisroel ranked #826 for boys, up from #947 the year before.

When was Yisroel most popular?

Yisroel peaked at #826 in 2025.