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Yetzel

♂ Boy

Pronounced YET-sel /ˈjɛt.sɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern Hispanic name, variously echoing Itzel ('rainbow lady', Mayan) with a Y- opening and -zel ending; used for both sexes; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an Itzel echo: Yetzel. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'YET-sel'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowAmerican, Mayan
MeaningA modern Hispanic name, variously echoing Itzel ('rainbow lady', Mayan) with a Y- opening and -zel ending; used for both sexes; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#9825 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 45

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220192024

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

Yetzel is a modern Hispanic name, variously echoing Itzel ('rainbow lady', Mayan) with a Y- opening and -zel ending; used for both sexes (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'YET-sel').

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican and Hispanic families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Yetzel is a modern Hispanic name, variously echoing Itzel ('rainbow lady', Mayan) — a crisp, modern name used for both sexes (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'YET-sel').
Overall data confidence 18%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — unisex; routes uncertain

Variations

YetzaliItzelYetsel

Nicknames

Yet

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yetzel mean?

Yetzel is variously an echo of Itzel ('rainbow lady', Mayan); used for both sexes; here for a boy. We flag it.

How do you pronounce Yetzel?

It's said YET-sel /ˈjɛt.sɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yetzel a boy or girl name?

Yetzel is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Yetzel?

Yetzel is a very rare name in the U.S.

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