Dov vs Ishmael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dov

Boy #1,409 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish Eastern European Jewish

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Boy #1,498 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Arabic Christian Islamic Jewish

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Dov Rank #1,409

Ishmael Rank #1,498

Dov is more popular, ranked #1409 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Dov or Ishmael more popular?

Dov is more popular, ranked #1409 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Dov and Ishmael mean?

Dov means "bear" (Hebrew origin). Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dov and Ishmael boy or girl names?

Dov is primarily a boy name. Ishmael is primarily a boy name.