Izmael vs Manasseh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Izmael

Boy #3,855 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Hispanic Muslim Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,855
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz, Izzy, Mael

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Manasseh

Boy #3,837 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"causing to forget"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,837
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Manny, Nasse

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Popularity Comparison

Izmael Rank #3,855
Manasseh Rank #3,837

Manasseh is more popular, ranked #3837 vs #3855 for Izmael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Izmael ___

  • Izmael David
  • Izmael Antonio
  • Izmael Jesus
  • Izmael Miguel
  • Izmael Rafael
  • Izmael Samuel

Manasseh ___

  • Manasseh James
  • Manasseh David
  • Manasseh Elijah
  • Manasseh Emmanuel
  • Manasseh Isaac

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Izmael

Ezra Solomon Miriam Leah Josiah

If you choose Manasseh

Ephraim Benjamin Simeon Miriam Dinah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Izmael or Manasseh more popular?

Manasseh is more popular, ranked #3837 compared to Izmael at #3855 in the United States.

What do Izmael and Manasseh mean?

Izmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Manasseh means "causing to forget" (Hebrew origin).

Are Izmael and Manasseh boy or girl names?

Izmael is primarily a boy name. Manasseh is primarily a boy name.

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