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Mohammed vs Mohammad

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Mohammed Rank #597
Mohammad Rank #599

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 vs #599 for Mohammad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohammed or Mohammad more popular?

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 compared to Mohammad at #599 in the United States.

What do Mohammed and Mohammad mean?

Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin). Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin).

Are Mohammed and Mohammad boy or girl names?

Mohammed is primarily a boy name. Mohammad is primarily a boy name.

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