Ishmael vs Ilan

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 #1,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish French

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Ilan Rank #1,450

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Ishmael or Ilan more popular?

Ilan is more popular, ranked #1450 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Ilan mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ishmael and Ilan boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Ilan is primarily a boy name.