Ahmed vs Arshad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ahmed

Boy #689 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly commended"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Turkish South Asian African

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Boy #6,369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"most pious, most rightly guided"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian Pakistani

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Ahmed Rank #689

Arshad Rank #6,369

Ahmed is more popular, ranked #689 vs #6369 for Arshad.

Is Ahmed or Arshad more popular?

Ahmed is more popular, ranked #689 compared to Arshad at #6369 in the United States.

What do Ahmed and Arshad mean?

Ahmed means "praiseworthy, highly commended" (Arabic origin). Arshad means "most pious, most rightly guided" (Arabic origin).

Are Ahmed and Arshad boy or girl names?

Ahmed is primarily a boy name. Arshad is primarily a boy name.