Saif vs Ishmael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saif

Boy #1,353 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sword"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic South Asian Middle Eastern Swahili

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Boy #1,498 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Arabic Christian Islamic Jewish

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Saif Rank #1,353

Ishmael Rank #1,498

Saif is more popular, ranked #1353 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Saif or Ishmael more popular?

Saif is more popular, ranked #1353 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Saif and Ishmael mean?

Saif means "sword" (Arabic origin). Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saif and Ishmael boy or girl names?

Saif is primarily a boy name. Ishmael is primarily a boy name.