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Ibrahim vs Muhammad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ibrahim

Boy #360 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew (Avraham)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Indonesian West African Somali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#360
Total SSA Count
922
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Muhammad

Boy #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#245
Total SSA Count
1,441
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ibrahim Rank #360
Muhammad Rank #245

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 vs #360 for Ibrahim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ibrahim or Muhammad more popular?

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 compared to Ibrahim at #360 in the United States.

What do Ibrahim and Muhammad mean?

Ibrahim means "father of many nations" (Hebrew (Avraham) origin). Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin).

Are Ibrahim and Muhammad boy or girl names?

Ibrahim is primarily a boy name. Muhammad is primarily a boy name.

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