Little fish
Fishel is a Yiddish diminutive of the name Fishl, which itself is a translation of the Hebrew name Ephraim. It was traditionally used as a secular 'kinnui' or nickname for boys named Ephraim, based on the biblical blessing where Ephraim's descendants are said to multiply like fish.
About 23 boys were named Fishel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Hasidic cantor and composer
Rabbi and author of the 'Family First' series
