Israel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Israel Name at a Glance

Name	Israel
Meaning	Who prevails with God
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Israel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Israel means “Who prevails with God”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Israel Name Origin

Our database records Israel under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Israel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Israel is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Israel

When considering Israel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.