Mahmoud vs Layth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahmoud

Boy #2,286 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Praiseworthy, commendable"

Origin: Arabic root h-m-d

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern North African South Asian

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Boy #2,316 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Jordanian Syrian Iraqi

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Mahmoud Rank #2,286

Layth Rank #2,316

Mahmoud is more popular, ranked #2286 vs #2316 for Layth.

Is Mahmoud or Layth more popular?

Mahmoud is more popular, ranked #2286 compared to Layth at #2316 in the United States.

What do Mahmoud and Layth mean?

Mahmoud means "Praiseworthy, commendable" (Arabic root h-m-d origin). Layth means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Mahmoud and Layth boy or girl names?

Mahmoud is primarily a boy name. Layth is primarily a boy name.