Ishmael vs Efrain

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 #1,442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fruitful"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Latin American Hebrew Biblical

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Efrain Rank #1,442

Efrain is more popular, ranked #1442 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Ishmael or Efrain more popular?

Efrain is more popular, ranked #1442 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Efrain mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Efrain means "fruitful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ishmael and Efrain boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Efrain is primarily a boy name.