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Ismail vs Sultan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ismail

Boy #1,230 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will hear, heard by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,230
Total SSA Count
163
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Sultan

Boy #1,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler, authority, power"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,298
Total SSA Count
151
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ismail Rank #1,230
Sultan Rank #1,298

Ismail is more popular, ranked #1230 vs #1298 for Sultan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ismail or Sultan more popular?

Ismail is more popular, ranked #1230 compared to Sultan at #1298 in the United States.

What do Ismail and Sultan mean?

Ismail means "God will hear, heard by God" (Hebrew origin). Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin).

Are Ismail and Sultan boy or girl names?

Ismail is primarily a boy name. Sultan is primarily a boy name.

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