Abdullah vs Ahmad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abdullah

Boy #782 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"slave of Allah"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

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Boy #670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"most highly praised, most commendable"

Origin: Arabic root h-m-d

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

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Abdullah Rank #782

Ahmad Rank #670

Ahmad is more popular, ranked #670 vs #782 for Abdullah.

Is Abdullah or Ahmad more popular?

Ahmad is more popular, ranked #670 compared to Abdullah at #782 in the United States.

What do Abdullah and Ahmad mean?

Abdullah means "slave of Allah" (Arabic origin). Ahmad means "most highly praised, most commendable" (Arabic root h-m-d origin).

Are Abdullah and Ahmad boy or girl names?

Abdullah is primarily a boy name. Ahmad is primarily a boy name.