Samuel vs Ishmael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,498 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

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Samuel Rank #17

Ishmael Rank #1,498

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Samuel or Ishmael more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Ishmael mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samuel and Ishmael boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Ishmael is primarily a boy name.