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Amer vs Ismaeel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amer

Boy #4,915 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, prosperous"

Origin: Arabic root a-m-r

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Bosnian Pakistani Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,915
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ismaeel

Boy #4,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will hear, God listens"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,904
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Amer Rank #4,915
Ismaeel Rank #4,904

Ismaeel is more popular, ranked #4904 vs #4915 for Amer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amer or Ismaeel more popular?

Ismaeel is more popular, ranked #4904 compared to Amer at #4915 in the United States.

What do Amer and Ismaeel mean?

Amer means "flourishing, prosperous" (Arabic root a-m-r origin). Ismaeel means "God will hear, God listens" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amer and Ismaeel boy or girl names?

Amer is primarily a boy name. Ismaeel is primarily a boy name.

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