Ismael vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ismael

Boy #234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Ismael Rank #234

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #234 for Ismael.

Is Ismael or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Ismael at #234 in the United States.

What do Ismael and Leon mean?

Ismael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Ismael and Leon boy or girl names?

Ismael is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.