Ishmael vs Sultan

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 #1,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler, authority, power"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Sultan Rank #1,298

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Ishmael or Sultan more popular?

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Sultan mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin).

Are Ishmael and Sultan boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Sultan is primarily a boy name.