Yisroel vs Ishmael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yisroel

Boy #952 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who wrestles with God"

Origin: Hebrew

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

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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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Yisroel Rank #952

Ishmael Rank #1,498

Yisroel is more popular, ranked #952 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Yisroel or Ishmael more popular?

Yisroel is more popular, ranked #952 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Yisroel and Ishmael mean?

Yisroel means "one who wrestles with God" (Hebrew origin). Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Yisroel and Ishmael boy or girl names?

Yisroel is primarily a boy name. Ishmael is primarily a boy name.