Ismael vs Muhammad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ismael

Boy #234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Arabic Latin American Jewish Muslim

✓ All Clear

Boy #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

✓ All Clear

Ismael Rank #234

Muhammad Rank #245

Ismael is more popular, ranked #234 vs #245 for Muhammad.

Is Ismael or Muhammad more popular?

Ismael is more popular, ranked #234 compared to Muhammad at #245 in the United States.

What do Ismael and Muhammad mean?

Ismael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin).

Are Ismael and Muhammad boy or girl names?

Ismael is primarily a boy name. Muhammad is primarily a boy name.