Mohammed vs Ahmed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammed

Boy #597 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root)

Muslim Arabic South Asian North African Indonesian Turkish

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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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Mohammed Rank #597

Ahmed Rank #689

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 vs #689 for Ahmed.

Is Mohammed or Ahmed more popular?

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 compared to Ahmed at #689 in the United States.

What do Mohammed and Ahmed mean?

Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin). Ahmed means "praiseworthy, highly commended" (Arabic origin).

Are Mohammed and Ahmed boy or girl names?

Mohammed is primarily a boy name. Ahmed is primarily a boy name.