Maher vs Hisham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maher

Boy #3,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Lebanese Irish English

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Boy #3,913 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, generous host"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African

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Maher Rank #3,921

Hisham Rank #3,913

Hisham is more popular, ranked #3913 vs #3921 for Maher.

Is Maher or Hisham more popular?

Hisham is more popular, ranked #3913 compared to Maher at #3921 in the United States.

What do Maher and Hisham mean?

Maher means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin). Hisham means "noble, generous host" (Arabic origin).

Are Maher and Hisham boy or girl names?

Maher is primarily a boy name. Hisham is primarily a boy name.