Mohammad vs Ahmed

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 #689 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly commended"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Turkish South Asian African

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Mohammad Rank #599

Ahmed Rank #689

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 vs #689 for Ahmed.

Is Mohammad or Ahmed more popular?

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 compared to Ahmed at #689 in the United States.

What do Mohammad and Ahmed mean?

Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin). Ahmed means "praiseworthy, highly commended" (Arabic origin).

Are Mohammad and Ahmed boy or girl names?

Mohammad is primarily a boy name. Ahmed is primarily a boy name.