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Ahmad vs Abdullah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ahmad

Boy #670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"most highly praised, most commendable"

Origin: Arabic root h-m-d

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#670
Total SSA Count
409
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Abdullah

Boy #782 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"slave of Allah"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#782
Total SSA Count
320
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ahmad Rank #670
Abdullah Rank #782

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ahmad or Abdullah more popular?

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

What do Ahmad and Abdullah mean?

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

Are Ahmad and Abdullah boy or girl names?

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

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