Ishmael vs Malek

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 #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Malek Rank #1,428

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Ishmael or Malek more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Malek mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Ishmael and Malek boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.