Muhammad vs Mohamed

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 #549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, laudable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian Swahili

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Muhammad Rank #245

Mohamed Rank #549

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 vs #549 for Mohamed.

Is Muhammad or Mohamed more popular?

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 compared to Mohamed at #549 in the United States.

What do Muhammad and Mohamed mean?

Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin). Mohamed means "praiseworthy, laudable" (Arabic origin).

Are Muhammad and Mohamed boy or girl names?

Muhammad is primarily a boy name. Mohamed is primarily a boy name.