Ishmael vs Solomon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ishmael

Boy #1,498 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #418 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"man of peace"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Arabic Ethiopian

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Solomon Rank #418

Solomon is more popular, ranked #418 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Ishmael or Solomon more popular?

Solomon is more popular, ranked #418 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Solomon mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Solomon means "man of peace" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ishmael and Solomon boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Solomon is primarily a boy name.