Hebrew · boy

Israel

A familiar name with a nostalgic, vintage feel.

Rank 2024

#279

Trend

falling

Band

balanced

Styles

vintage

Meaning

One who struggles with God

Israel is a balanced boy name with Hebrew roots. In 2024, 1,220 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #279 nationally, and it has been gently easing in recent years. Its style leans vintage — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

vintage

About Hebrew names

Hebrew names are among the oldest still in everyday use, carried from the Bible into nearly every Western language. Many contain el or yah, ancient references to God, so names like Daniel, Elijah, and Michael are quietly small sentences. Alongside them run gentler meanings — Hannah's grace, David's belovedness — which helps explain why these names never really leave the rotation.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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