Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Ismael Updated June 10, 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, Joshua, Liam, Declan, Gabriel, Isaiah, Caleb, Aria, Isabella, Sarah, Hannah, Genevieve, Amelia, Audrey Names like Ismael: Ishmael, Ismaela, Ismail Stats for the Name Ismael Ismael is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Ismael is currently #263 in U.S. births