Mehmet vs Muhammad

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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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

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Mohammed Ahmed Mohamed Mehmet

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Popularity Comparison

Mehmet Rank #4,474

Muhammad Rank #245

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 vs #4474 for Mehmet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mehmet or Muhammad more popular?

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 compared to Mehmet at #4474 in the United States.

What do Mehmet and Muhammad mean?

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

Are Mehmet and Muhammad boy or girl names?

Mehmet is primarily a boy name. Muhammad is primarily a boy name.

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