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Eyal
♂ Boy
Pronounced ay-YAL /eɪˈjɑl/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew eyal, 'strength; might; power' (related to ayil, 'a ram')Low
In 30 seconds: Strength; might: Eyal is Hebrew 'strength'. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'ay-YAL').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew eyal, 'strength; might; power' (related to ayil, 'a ram')
U.S. rank (2024)#6940 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 454
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Eyal comes from Hebrew eyal, 'strength; might; power' (related to ayil, 'a ram'). A crisp, strong modern Israeli name (said 'ay-YAL').
In the U.S. it appears in Israeli families. Rare, strength-and-might at the root, and strong.
Did you know? Eyal means 'strength; might; power' in Hebrew (related to ayil, 'a ram') — a crisp, strong modern Israeli name (said 'ay-YAL').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Eyal — Hebrew etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Eyal mean?
Eyal is Hebrew for 'strength; might; power'.
How do you pronounce Eyal?
It's said ay-YAL /eɪˈjɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Eyal a boy or girl name?
Eyal is a boy's name.
How popular is Eyal?
Eyal is a rare name in the U.S.