Ismael vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ismael

Boy #234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Arabic Latin American Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#234
Total SSA Count
1,532
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Isma, Mael

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ismael Rank #234
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #234 for Ismael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ismael ___

  • Ismael Antonio
  • Ismael David
  • Ismael Rafael
  • Ismael Alejandro
  • Ismael Xavier
  • Ismael Jose

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ismael

Gabriel Rafael Daniel Valentina Sofia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ismael or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ismael at #234 in the United States.

What do Ismael and Theodore mean?

Ismael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ismael and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ismael is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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