Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Ismael Updated April 18, 2026 by Jennifer M. Ismael Gender: Male Origin: Hebrew Meaning: God Will Hear ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Ismael? The name Ismael is primarily a male name of Hebrew origin that means God Will Hear. People who like the name Ismael also like: Isaiah, Elijah, Silas, Isaac, Gabriel, Caleb, Liam, Isabella, Amelia, Aria, Sarah, Hannah, Audrey, Genevieve Names like Ismael: Ishmael, Ismail, Ismaela Stats for the Name Ismael Ismael is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Ismael is currently #234 in U.S. births