Hussein vs Ishmael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hussein

Boy #1,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"good, beautiful, handsome"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Iranian Turkish South Asian

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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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Hussein Rank #1,654

Ishmael Rank #1,498

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 vs #1654 for Hussein.

Is Hussein or Ishmael more popular?

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 compared to Hussein at #1654 in the United States.

What do Hussein and Ishmael mean?

Hussein means "good, beautiful, handsome" (Arabic origin). Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hussein and Ishmael boy or girl names?

Hussein is primarily a boy name. Ishmael is primarily a boy name.