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Umar vs Ismail

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Umar

Boy #1,167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, thriving, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic West African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,167
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ismail

Boy #1,230 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will hear, heard by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,230
Total SSA Count
163
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Umar Rank #1,167
Ismail Rank #1,230

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 vs #1230 for Ismail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Umar or Ismail more popular?

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 compared to Ismail at #1230 in the United States.

What do Umar and Ismail mean?

Umar means "flourishing, thriving, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Ismail means "God will hear, heard by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Umar and Ismail boy or girl names?

Umar is primarily a boy name. Ismail is primarily a boy name.

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