Simeon vs Ishmael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Simeon Rank #1,142

Ishmael Rank #1,498

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Simeon or Ishmael more popular?

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Simeon and Ishmael mean?

Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Simeon and Ishmael boy or girl names?

Simeon is primarily a boy name. Ishmael is primarily a boy name.