Ahmed vs Mohammad

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 #599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one deserving of praise"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Persian Indonesian African

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Ahmed Rank #689

Mohammad Rank #599

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 vs #689 for Ahmed.

Is Ahmed or Mohammad more popular?

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 compared to Ahmed at #689 in the United States.

What do Ahmed and Mohammad mean?

Ahmed means "praiseworthy, highly commended" (Arabic origin). Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin).

Are Ahmed and Mohammad boy or girl names?

Ahmed is primarily a boy name. Mohammad is primarily a boy name.