Hope vs Ishmael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hope

Girl #317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Wish fulfilled"

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Boy #1,498 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hope Rank #317

Ishmael Rank #1,498

Hope is more popular, ranked #317 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Hope or Ishmael more popular?

Hope is more popular, ranked #317 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Hope and Ishmael mean?

Hope means "Wish fulfilled". Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hope and Ishmael boy or girl names?

Hope is primarily a girl name. Ishmael is primarily a boy name.