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Mohamed vs Hamza

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohamed

Boy #549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, laudable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#549
Total SSA Count
540
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hamza

Boy #527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#527
Total SSA Count
565
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mohamed Rank #549
Hamza Rank #527

Hamza is more popular, ranked #527 vs #549 for Mohamed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohamed or Hamza more popular?

Hamza is more popular, ranked #527 compared to Mohamed at #549 in the United States.

What do Mohamed and Hamza mean?

Mohamed means "praiseworthy, laudable" (Arabic origin). Hamza means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Mohamed and Hamza boy or girl names?

Mohamed is primarily a boy name. Hamza is primarily a boy name.

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