Ishmael vs Aviel

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 #1,627 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my father is God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Jewish

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Aviel Rank #1,627

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 vs #1627 for Aviel.

Is Ishmael or Aviel more popular?

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 compared to Aviel at #1627 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Aviel mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Aviel means "my father is God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ishmael and Aviel boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Aviel is primarily a boy name.