Ishmael vs Eder

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 #1,689 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flock, herd"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Basque Spanish

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Eder Rank #1,689

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 vs #1689 for Eder.

Is Ishmael or Eder more popular?

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 compared to Eder at #1689 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Eder mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Eder means "flock, herd" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ishmael and Eder boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Eder is primarily a boy name.