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Emad vs Mohammed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammed

Boy #597 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root)

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian North African Indonesian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#597
Total SSA Count
481
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emad Rank #3,556
Mohammed Rank #597

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 vs #3556 for Emad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emad or Mohammed more popular?

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 compared to Emad at #3556 in the United States.

What do Emad and Mohammed mean?

Emad means "backbone, foundation" (Arabic origin). Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin).

Are Emad and Mohammed boy or girl names?

Emad is primarily a boy name. Mohammed is primarily a boy name.

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