Ishmael vs Yisroel

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 #952 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who wrestles with God"

Origin: Hebrew

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Yisroel Rank #952

Yisroel is more popular, ranked #952 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Ishmael or Yisroel more popular?

Yisroel is more popular, ranked #952 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Yisroel mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Yisroel means "one who wrestles with God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ishmael and Yisroel boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Yisroel is primarily a boy name.