Ahmad vs Mohammad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ahmad

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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Boy #599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one deserving of praise"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Persian Indonesian African

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Ahmad Rank #670

Mohammad Rank #599

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 vs #670 for Ahmad.

Is Ahmad or Mohammad more popular?

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 compared to Ahmad at #670 in the United States.

What do Ahmad and Mohammad mean?

Ahmad means "most highly praised, most commendable" (Arabic root h-m-d origin). Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin).

Are Ahmad and Mohammad boy or girl names?

Ahmad is primarily a boy name. Mohammad is primarily a boy name.