Ahmed vs Walid

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 #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"newborn child, newly born"

Origin: Arabic root w-l-d

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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Ahmed Rank #689

Walid Rank #4,802

Ahmed is more popular, ranked #689 vs #4802 for Walid.

Is Ahmed or Walid more popular?

Ahmed is more popular, ranked #689 compared to Walid at #4802 in the United States.

What do Ahmed and Walid mean?

Ahmed means "praiseworthy, highly commended" (Arabic origin). Walid means "newborn child, newly born" (Arabic root w-l-d origin).

Are Ahmed and Walid boy or girl names?

Ahmed is primarily a boy name. Walid is primarily a boy name.