Ishmael vs Shilo

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 #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Shilo Rank #1,670

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 vs #1670 for Shilo.

Is Ishmael or Shilo more popular?

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 compared to Shilo at #1670 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Shilo mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ishmael and Shilo boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Shilo is primarily a boy name.