Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Ismael Updated January 20, 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: Isaac, Elijah, Ishmael, Gabriel, Joshua, Caleb, Isaiah, Hannah, Sarah, Audrey, Isabella, Genevieve, Sofia, Aria Names like Ismael: Ismail, Ismaela, Ishmael 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