Mohammed vs Zayd

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

Zayd

Boy #685 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"growth, increase, abundance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#685
Total SSA Count
395
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mohammed Rank #597
Zayd Rank #685

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 vs #685 for Zayd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohammed or Zayd more popular?

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 compared to Zayd at #685 in the United States.

What do Mohammed and Zayd mean?

Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin). Zayd means "growth, increase, abundance" (Arabic origin).

Are Mohammed and Zayd boy or girl names?

Mohammed is primarily a boy name. Zayd is primarily a boy name.

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