Ishmael vs Saif

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 #1,353 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sword"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic South Asian Middle Eastern Swahili

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Saif Rank #1,353

Saif is more popular, ranked #1353 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Ishmael or Saif more popular?

Saif is more popular, ranked #1353 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Saif mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Saif means "sword" (Arabic origin).

Are Ishmael and Saif boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Saif is primarily a boy name.