Ishmael vs Excel

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 #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Excel Rank #38,796

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Ishmael or Excel more popular?

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Excel mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Ishmael and Excel boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.