Ishmael vs Youssef

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 #1,605 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will increase, God adds"

Origin: Hebrew

Arabic North African Persian Turkish Egyptian

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Youssef Rank #1,605

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 vs #1605 for Youssef.

Is Ishmael or Youssef more popular?

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 compared to Youssef at #1605 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Youssef mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Youssef means "God will increase, God adds" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ishmael and Youssef boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Youssef is primarily a boy name.