Muhammad vs Ismael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Muhammad

Boy #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

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Boy #234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Arabic Latin American Jewish Muslim

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Muhammad Rank #245

Ismael Rank #234

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

Is Muhammad or Ismael more popular?

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

What do Muhammad and Ismael mean?

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

Are Muhammad and Ismael boy or girl names?

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