Ishmael vs Judd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ishmael

Boy #1,498 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,411 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"praised (from Judah/Yehuda)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Judd Rank #1,411

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Ishmael or Judd more popular?

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Judd mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ishmael and Judd boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Judd is primarily a boy name.