Ishmael vs Hiram

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 #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Hiram Rank #1,768

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Ishmael or Hiram more popular?

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Hiram mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ishmael and Hiram boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.