Pessel

Q: What is the origin of Pessel?

Pessel is of Yiddish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Pessel a girl name?

Pessel is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Pearl"

Pessel is a Yiddish feminine name, historically common among Ashkenazi Jews and often linked to the idea of a pearl.

Themes:ashkenazidiminutivetraditionalfemale

Biblical Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Pessel

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#17037Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Pessel did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Pessel mean?

Pessel means "Pearl". Pessel is a Yiddish feminine name, historically common among Ashkenazi Jews and often linked to the idea of a pearl.

What is the origin of Pessel?

Pessel is of Yiddish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Pessel?

According to the latest SSA data, Pessel is currently ranked #17037 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Pessel a girl name?

Pessel is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Pessel?

Common nicknames can be formed by shortening or modifying the name. Check the Nicknames section above for specific suggestions.

What names are similar to Pessel?

There are many names similar to Pessel in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginYiddish, Hebrew

Syllables2

Length6 letters

US Rank#17037

Trend→ Stable

Starts withP

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Avrumy Berl Berel Dovber Fishel

Sisters

Baila Blima Bayla Basya Blimy

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