Eyal: meaning of the Hebrew name
אייל
Pronounced eh-YAL
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Eyal
Eyal means strength and might, from the word eyal found in the Book of Psalms. It also echoes ayal, the deer of the forest.
Eyal in Hebrew
Eyal is written אייל in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- יYod
- יYod
- לLamed
Gematria value: 51 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningstrength
- Pronunciationeh-YAL
- Hebrewאייל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Eyal last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2023, at #131 (122 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #64, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | 131 | 122 |
| 2022 | 129 | 125 |
| 2021 | 124 | 141 |
| 2020 | 105 | 161 |
| 2019 | 113 | 169 |
| 2018 | 77 | 233 |
| 2017 | 73 | 237 |
| 2016 | 77 | 236 |
| 2015 | 66 | 269 |
| 2014 | 64 | 304 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Eyal
What does the name Eyal mean?
Eyal means strength and might, from the word eyal found in the Book of Psalms. It also echoes ayal, the deer of the forest.
How do you pronounce Eyal?
Eyal is pronounced eh-YAL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Eyal in Hebrew?
Eyal is written אייל in Hebrew.
How popular is the name Eyal in Israel?
Eyal last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2023, at #131 (122 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #64, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Eyal?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אייל adds up to 51 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30).
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