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Zissel
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Pronounced ZIS-uhl /ˈzɪs.əl/High
Meaning: From the Yiddish Zissel, 'sweet' (from zis, 'sweet'); a tender traditional Ashkenazi nameLow
In 30 seconds: Sweet: Zissel is a Yiddish name. Warm, tender, and classic (said 'ZIS-uhl'). We note its 'sweet' root.
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Origin MediumYiddish
MeaningFrom the Yiddish Zissel, 'sweet' (from zis, 'sweet'); a tender traditional Ashkenazi name
U.S. rank (2025)#8857 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 327
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
Zissel comes from the Yiddish Zissel, 'sweet' (from zis, 'sweet'). A tender, traditional name (said 'ZIS-uhl').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Jewish families. Rare, sweet at the root, and tender.
Did you know? Zissel is 'sweet' in Yiddish (from zis, 'sweet') — a tender, traditional Ashkenazi name — a warm choice (said 'ZIS-uhl').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Zissel — Yiddish; sweet
Variations
ZiselZisl
Nicknames
Zissy
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Zissel mean?
Zissel is Yiddish for 'sweet' (from zis, 'sweet').
How do you pronounce Zissel?
It's said ZIS-uhl /ˈzɪs.əl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Zissel a boy or girl name?
Zissel is a girl's name.
How popular is Zissel?
Zissel is a rare name in the U.S.