Hussein vs Mecca

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hussein

Boy #1,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"good, beautiful, handsome"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Iranian Turkish South Asian

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Boy #1,822 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sanctuary, holy place"

Origin: Arabic/Ancient Semitic

Islamic Arabic African-American

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Hussein Rank #1,654

Mecca Rank #1,822

Hussein is more popular, ranked #1654 vs #1822 for Mecca.

Is Hussein or Mecca more popular?

Hussein is more popular, ranked #1654 compared to Mecca at #1822 in the United States.

What do Hussein and Mecca mean?

Hussein means "good, beautiful, handsome" (Arabic origin). Mecca means "sanctuary, holy place" (Arabic/Ancient Semitic origin).

Are Hussein and Mecca boy or girl names?

Hussein is primarily a boy name. Mecca is primarily a boy name.