boy's name
Yankel
YAHN-kel (Yiddish)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 126
Yankel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1970, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1970.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Yankel Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Yankel?
In 2023, Yankel was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Yankel Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Yankel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yankel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yankel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yankel
- Yiddish YAHN-kel
Sibling Names for Yankel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yankel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yankel
How popular is the name Yankel?
In 2023, Yankel was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Yankel a girl's or a boy's name?
Yankel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Yankel?
Yankel has 2 syllables.
When was Yankel most popular?
Yankel peaked in 1970, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Yankel a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Yankel currently ranks #12,368 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.