Mendel
Boy name · English · German · Hebrew
Meaningcomforter · Yiddish form of Menachem
- US rank
- #1,837
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,511 in 1956
86 babies were named Mendel in the US in 2025. It has dropped 59 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Mendel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 19,881 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mendel, 86 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mendel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMendel first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1956, when it reached #1,511.
- Then vs nowMendel is 2.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 56,180 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 19,881.
- TrendMendel has slipped 59 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,837. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedMendel is most popular in New York, where it ranks #260. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningMendel is a Yiddish form of Menachem, which means “comforter”. Our records link it to English, German and Hebrew roots.
About the name Mendel
Mendel is a boy name of English, German and Hebrew origin meaning “comforter”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-del”. US birth records list Mendel for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 110 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1956, when it ranked #1,511 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,837, with 86 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 | 69,505 boys |
| 1920s | 8.4 | 118,343 boys |
| 1930s | 6.7 | 148,368 boys |
| 1940s | 4.0 | 247,525 boys |
| 1950s | 9.9 | 101,420 boys |
| 1960s | 5.3 | 187,617 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 93,023 boys |
| 1980s | 8.8 | 114,155 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 67,935 boys |
| 2000s | 24 | 41,841 boys |
| 2010s | 36 | 27,847 boys |
| 2020s | 53 | 18,868 boys |
Other spellings of Mendel
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Mendel
What does the name Mendel mean?
Mendel means “comforter” in Yiddish, as a form of Menachem.
What is the origin of the name Mendel?
Mendel has English, German, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Mendel a boy or girl name?
Mendel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mendel?
Mendel ranked #1,837 for US boys in 2025, given to 86 babies. Its best year was 1956 (#1,511).