Ismael vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ismael

Boy #234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Ismael Rank #234

Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #234 for Ismael.

Is Ismael or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Ismael at #234 in the United States.

What do Ismael and Ivan mean?

Ismael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Ismael and Ivan boy or girl names?

Ismael is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.