Ismail vs Umar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ismo, Isi, Mael

Playground Safety Score

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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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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ismail ___

  • Ismail Ahmed
  • Ismail Hassan
  • Ismail Ibrahim
  • Ismail Yusuf
  • Ismail Omar
  • Ismail Ali

Umar ___

  • Umar Abdullah
  • Umar Ali
  • Umar Ibrahim
  • Umar Hassan
  • Umar Malik
  • Umar Khalil

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ismail

Fatima Ibrahim Maryam Yusuf Zainab

If you choose Umar

Ibrahim Ali Fatima Aisha Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ismail or Umar more popular?

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

What do Ismail and Umar mean?

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

Are Ismail and Umar boy or girl names?

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

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