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Ibrahim vs Ismael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ibrahim

Boy #360 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew (Avraham)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Indonesian West African Somali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#360
Total SSA Count
922
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ibrahim Rank #360
Ismael Rank #234

Ismael is more popular, ranked #234 vs #360 for Ibrahim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ibrahim or Ismael more popular?

Ismael is more popular, ranked #234 compared to Ibrahim at #360 in the United States.

What do Ibrahim and Ismael mean?

Ibrahim means "father of many nations" (Hebrew (Avraham) origin). Ismael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ibrahim and Ismael boy or girl names?

Ibrahim is primarily a boy name. Ismael is primarily a boy name.

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