Yisrael vs Ishmael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yisrael

Boy #1,933 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God contends, God perseveres"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli 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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Yisrael Rank #1,933

Ishmael Rank #1,498

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 vs #1933 for Yisrael.

Is Yisrael or Ishmael more popular?

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 compared to Yisrael at #1933 in the United States.

What do Yisrael and Ishmael mean?

Yisrael means "God contends, God perseveres" (Hebrew origin). Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yisrael and Ishmael boy or girl names?

Yisrael is primarily a boy name. Ishmael is primarily a boy name.