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Mohammad vs Hamza

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammad

Boy #599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one deserving of praise"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Persian Indonesian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#599
Total SSA Count
475
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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

Mohammad Rank #599
Hamza Rank #527

Hamza is more popular, ranked #527 vs #599 for Mohammad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohammad or Hamza more popular?

Hamza is more popular, ranked #527 compared to Mohammad at #599 in the United States.

What do Mohammad and Hamza mean?

Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin). Hamza means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Mohammad and Hamza boy or girl names?

Mohammad is primarily a boy name. Hamza is primarily a boy name.

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