Ishmael vs Simeon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ishmael

Boy #1,498 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Simeon Rank #1,142

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Ishmael or Simeon more popular?

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Simeon mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ishmael and Simeon boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.