Mehmet vs Mohammed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mehmet

Boy #4,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, one who is praised"

Origin: Arabic (root: h-m-d, to praise)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Muslim Bosnian Albanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,474
Total SSA Count: 23
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Mohammed Muhammad Mohamed Ahmad

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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

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Ahmed Muhammad Mohamed Ahmad

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Popularity Comparison

Mehmet Rank #4,474

Mohammed Rank #597

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 vs #4474 for Mehmet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mehmet or Mohammed more popular?

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 compared to Mehmet at #4474 in the United States.

What do Mehmet and Mohammed mean?

Mehmet means "praiseworthy, one who is praised" (Arabic (root: h-m-d, to praise) origin). Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin).

Are Mehmet and Mohammed boy or girl names?

Mehmet is primarily a boy name. Mohammed is primarily a boy name.

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