Yagel: meaning of the Hebrew name
יָגֵל
Pronounced ya-GEL
- Boy
- Hebrew
- #75 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Yagel
From gil, joy, as in "Jacob shall rejoice, Israel shall be glad." Yagel is a short boy's name that expresses delight and happiness.
Yagel in Hebrew
Yagel is written יגל in Hebrew (with vowel points: יָגֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- גGimel
- לLamed
Gematria value: 43 (Yod 10 + Gimel 3 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninghe will rejoice
- Pronunciationya-GEL
- Hebrewיגל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Yagel ranked #75 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (234 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #74, in 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 75 | 234 |
| 2023 | 74 | 227 |
| 2022 | 102 | 164 |
| 2021 | 101 | 182 |
| 2020 | 114 | 154 |
| 2019 | 104 | 179 |
| 2018 | 114 | 164 |
| 2017 | 113 | 162 |
| 2016 | 117 | 157 |
| 2015 | 118 | 145 |
| 2014 | - | - |
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 Yagel
What does the name Yagel mean?
From gil, joy, as in "Jacob shall rejoice, Israel shall be glad." Yagel is a short boy's name that expresses delight and happiness.
How do you pronounce Yagel?
Yagel is pronounced ya-GEL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yagel in Hebrew?
Yagel is written יגל in Hebrew (with vowel points: יָגֵל).
How popular is the name Yagel in Israel?
In 2024, Yagel ranked #75 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (234 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #74, in 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yagel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יגל adds up to 43 (Yod 10 + Gimel 3 + Lamed 30).
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