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Ismael vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ismael

Boy #234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Arabic Latin American Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#234
Total SSA Count
1,532
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ismael Rank #234
Erick Rank #333

Ismael is more popular, ranked #234 vs #333 for Erick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ismael or Erick more popular?

Ismael is more popular, ranked #234 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Ismael and Erick mean?

Ismael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ismael and Erick boy or girl names?

Ismael is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.

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