Ishmael vs Rafe

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 #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Ishmael or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Rafe mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Ishmael and Rafe boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.