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Ismaeel vs Bashir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bashir

Boy #4,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"herald of joy"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,707
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ismaeel Rank #4,904
Bashir Rank #4,707

Bashir is more popular, ranked #4707 vs #4904 for Ismaeel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ismaeel or Bashir more popular?

Bashir is more popular, ranked #4707 compared to Ismaeel at #4904 in the United States.

What do Ismaeel and Bashir mean?

Ismaeel means "God will hear, God listens" (Hebrew origin). Bashir means "herald of joy" (Arabic origin).

Are Ismaeel and Bashir boy or girl names?

Ismaeel is primarily a boy name. Bashir is primarily a boy name.

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