Ishmael Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ishmael Name at a Glance

Name	Ishmael
Meaning	God that hears
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ishmael Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ishmael means “God that hears”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ishmael Name Origin

Our database records Ishmael under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ishmael a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ishmael is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ishmael

When considering Ishmael for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.