Ishmael vs Akeem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ishmael

Boy #1,498 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Arabic Christian Islamic Jewish

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Boy #1,483 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise, insightful"

Origin: Arabic (from Hakim)

African-American West African Arabic Nigerian

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Akeem Rank #1,483

Akeem is more popular, ranked #1483 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Ishmael or Akeem more popular?

Akeem is more popular, ranked #1483 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Akeem mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Akeem means "wise, insightful" (Arabic (from Hakim) origin).

Are Ishmael and Akeem boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Akeem is primarily a boy name.