Menachem Mendel (Menahem Mendl) is a masculine Jewish first name.
The name is sometimes used as either just Menachem or just Mendel.
Menachem means to console or comfort, Mendel is a diminutive of Menachem.
In 2005, Menachem was the 79th most popular name for boys, and the 38th most popular for white boys, born in New York City,[1] and 971st most popular name for boys born in the USA.
[2] Notable people with this name include: