Ismael - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Ismael \i-smael, is-mael\ is a variant of Ishmael (Hebrew) and Ismail (Arabic), and the meaning of Ismael is "God listens".

The baby name Ismael sounds like Ysmael, Ismayl, Ismal and Ismaal. Other similar baby names are Israel, Isme, Ismay, Ysmail, Ysmal, Izmail and Ismat.

Ismael is a popular male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Ismael. Compare Ismael with related baby names.