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Jezreel

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Pronounced JEZ-ree-el /ˈdʒɛz.ri.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Yizre'el, 'God sows; God will plant/scatter (seed)' — a biblical valley and nameMedium

In 30 seconds: God sows: Jezreel is Hebrew for 'God will plant' — a fertile biblical valley. Devout, distinctive, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Yizre'el, 'God sows; God will plant/scatter (seed)' — a biblical valley and name

U.S. rank (2025)#5711 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 681

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

Jezreel comes from Hebrew Yizre'el, 'God sows; God will plant/scatter seed' — the name of a fertile valley in Israel and a symbolic son in the Book of Hosea. A devout, distinctive name with the -el ('God') ending.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, God-sows at the root, and distinctive.

Did you know? Jezreel means 'God sows; God will plant' in Hebrew — a fertile valley in Israel, and a symbolic name in the prophet Hosea; devout and distinctive.

Overall data confidence 72%

References — Jezreel — etymology

Variations

JezrealYizreel

Nicknames

Jez

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jezreel mean?

Jezreel is Hebrew for 'God sows; God will plant' — a biblical valley and name.

How do you pronounce Jezreel?

It's said JEZ-ree-el /ˈdʒɛz.ri.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jezreel a boy or girl name?

Jezreel is a boy's name.

How popular is Jezreel?

Jezreel is a rare name in the U.S.