Ilan vs Ishmael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilan

Boy #1,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish French

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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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Ilan Rank #1,450

Ishmael Rank #1,498

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Ilan or Ishmael more popular?

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Ilan and Ishmael mean?

Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin). Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilan and Ishmael boy or girl names?

Ilan is primarily a boy name. Ishmael is primarily a boy name.