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Abdul vs Mikhail

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abdul

Boy #1,818 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worshipper, devotee"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,818
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mikhail

Boy #1,912 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Hebrew Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,912
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Abdul Rank #1,818
Mikhail Rank #1,912

Abdul is more popular, ranked #1818 vs #1912 for Mikhail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdul or Mikhail more popular?

Abdul is more popular, ranked #1818 compared to Mikhail at #1912 in the United States.

What do Abdul and Mikhail mean?

Abdul means "worshipper, devotee" (Arabic origin). Mikhail means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abdul and Mikhail boy or girl names?

Abdul is primarily a boy name. Mikhail is primarily a boy name.

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