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Izrael

♂ Boy

Pronounced EEZ-raehl /ˈiz.ræɛl/Medium

Meaning: God contends; one who struggles with GodMedium

In 30 seconds: Izrael is a Slavic spelling of the Hebrew name Israel, meaning 'God contends' or 'one who struggles with God'.
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Origin MediumHebrew (Slavic spelling)
MeaningGod contends; one who struggles with God
U.S. rank (2025)#2431 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births56 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,242

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319942025

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

Izrael renders the Hebrew name Israel in a Slavic spelling, with its meaning given as 'God contends' or 'one who struggles with God'. The name comes from the biblical account of Jacob wrestling at Peniel. The z reflects how Slavic languages spell the sound.

Its single listed variation, Israel, is the form familiar in English and most of the world. The shift in spelling keeps the same deep scriptural roots.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Izrael is 'God contends', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Izrael — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Izrael — meaning/etymology

Variations

Israel

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Izrael mean?

Izrael is usually explained as meaning 'God contends' and is most often linked with Yiddish tradition.

How do you pronounce Izrael?

It's commonly said EEZ-raehl /ˈiz.ræɛl/.

Is Izrael a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Izrael is used as a boy name.

How popular is Izrael?

In 2024, Izrael ranked #2571 in the U.S. for boys, with 52 births recorded.

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