Mohammad vs Ahmad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammad

Boy #599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one deserving of praise"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Persian Indonesian African

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Boy #670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"most highly praised, most commendable"

Origin: Arabic root h-m-d

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

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Mohammad Rank #599

Ahmad Rank #670

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 vs #670 for Ahmad.

Is Mohammad or Ahmad more popular?

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 compared to Ahmad at #670 in the United States.

What do Mohammad and Ahmad mean?

Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin). Ahmad means "most highly praised, most commendable" (Arabic root h-m-d origin).

Are Mohammad and Ahmad boy or girl names?

Mohammad is primarily a boy name. Ahmad is primarily a boy name.