He who wrestles with God
Derived from the Hebrew name Yisra'el, it signifies one who struggles or prevails with God. In the Bible, it is the name given to the patriarch Jacob after he wrestled with an angel. It later became the name of the nation and the Jewish people.
About 1,081 boys were named Israel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Israel — far less common.
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