The baby name Fishel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced FISH-el (IPA: /ˈfɪʃəl/).
The baby name Fishel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced FISH-el (IPA: /ˈfɪʃəl/).
Fishel is in Origin.
Fishel is a traditional Yiddish masculine name, from Yiddish fis “fish” plus the diminutive -l, yielding the sense “little fish.” In Jewish symbolism, fish signify fruitfulness and protection from the evil eye, and the name often echoes Jacob’s blessing “v’yidgu larov” to Joseph’s sons, so it sometimes served as a kinnui (secular counterpart) for Yosef or Ephraim. The root reflects German Fisch and ultimately Proto-Germanic fiskaz, shared with English fish.
The name appears throughout Ashkenazi communities of Central and Eastern Europe from early modern records to 19th–20th‑century civil registers, rabbinic responsa, and tombstones, and it traveled with migrants to North America and Israel. Spelling variants include Fishl, Fischl, Fischel, Fiszel (Polish), and the affectionate Fishke; related surnames abound (Fishel/Fischl/Fischel). While uncommon in wider use today, it persists in Hasidic and Yiddish-speaking circles and sees modest revival among heritage-minded parents.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #620 | 6 | 10,983 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #880 | 13 | 7,044 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Fishel is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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