Ismael vs Khalil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ismael

Boy #234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Arabic Latin American Jewish Muslim

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Boy #393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend of God (theological)"

Origin: Islamic tradition

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African American South Asian

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Ismael Rank #234

Khalil Rank #393

Ismael is more popular, ranked #234 vs #393 for Khalil.

Is Ismael or Khalil more popular?

Ismael is more popular, ranked #234 compared to Khalil at #393 in the United States.

What do Ismael and Khalil mean?

Ismael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Ismael and Khalil boy or girl names?

Ismael is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.