Ishmael vs Lemuel

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 #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Lemuel Rank #2,131

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Is Ishmael or Lemuel more popular?

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Lemuel mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ishmael and Lemuel boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Lemuel is primarily a boy name.