Shilo vs Ishmael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

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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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Shilo Rank #1,670

Ishmael Rank #1,498

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 vs #1670 for Shilo.

Is Shilo or Ishmael more popular?

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 compared to Shilo at #1670 in the United States.

What do Shilo and Ishmael mean?

Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin). Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shilo and Ishmael boy or girl names?

Shilo is primarily a boy name. Ishmael is primarily a boy name.