Ishmael vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ishmael

Boy #1,498 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Ishmael or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Samuel mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ishmael and Samuel boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.