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Mohammed vs Mohamed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammed

Boy #597 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root)

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian North African Indonesian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#597
Total SSA Count
481
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mohammed Rank #597
Mohamed Rank #549

Mohamed is more popular, ranked #549 vs #597 for Mohammed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohammed or Mohamed more popular?

Mohamed is more popular, ranked #549 compared to Mohammed at #597 in the United States.

What do Mohammed and Mohamed mean?

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

Are Mohammed and Mohamed boy or girl names?

Mohammed is primarily a boy name. Mohamed is primarily a boy name.

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