Ishmael vs Dov

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 #1,409 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish Eastern European Jewish

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Dov Rank #1,409

Dov is more popular, ranked #1409 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Ishmael or Dov more popular?

Dov is more popular, ranked #1409 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Dov mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Dov means "bear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ishmael and Dov boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Dov is primarily a boy name.