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Erick vs Ismael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Ismael

Boy #234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Arabic Latin American Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#234
Total SSA Count
1,532
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Erick Rank #333
Ismael Rank #234

Ismael is more popular, ranked #234 vs #333 for Erick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or Ismael more popular?

Ismael is more popular, ranked #234 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Erick and Ismael mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Ismael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Erick and Ismael boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Ismael is primarily a boy name.

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