Muhammad vs Amir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Muhammad

Boy #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

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Boy #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew Muslim

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Muhammad Rank #245

Amir Rank #95

Amir is more popular, ranked #95 vs #245 for Muhammad.

Is Muhammad or Amir more popular?

Amir is more popular, ranked #95 compared to Muhammad at #245 in the United States.

What do Muhammad and Amir mean?

Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin). Amir means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin).

Are Muhammad and Amir boy or girl names?

Muhammad is primarily a boy name. Amir is primarily a boy name.