Ishmael vs Uziel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ishmael

Boy #1,498 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic Christian Islamic Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,498
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ish

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Uziel

Boy #1,360 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Biblical Latino/Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,360
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Uzi, Ziel

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Popularity Comparison

Ishmael Rank #1,498
Uziel Rank #1,360

Uziel is more popular, ranked #1360 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ishmael ___

  • Ishmael James
  • Ishmael Elias
  • Ishmael David
  • Ishmael Noah
  • Ishmael Samuel
  • Ishmael Abraham

Uziel ___

  • Uziel David
  • Uziel Nathan
  • Uziel Elias
  • Uziel Aaron
  • Uziel Samuel
  • Uziel Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ishmael

Isaac Elijah Samuel Sarah Miriam

If you choose Uziel

Ezekiel Miriam Raphael Leah Uriel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ishmael or Uziel more popular?

Uziel is more popular, ranked #1360 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Uziel mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Uziel means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ishmael and Uziel boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Uziel is primarily a boy name.

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