Muhammad vs Mohammed

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 #597 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root)

Muslim Arabic South Asian North African Indonesian Turkish

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Muhammad Rank #245

Mohammed Rank #597

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 vs #597 for Mohammed.

Is Muhammad or Mohammed more popular?

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 compared to Mohammed at #597 in the United States.

What do Muhammad and Mohammed mean?

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

Are Muhammad and Mohammed boy or girl names?

Muhammad is primarily a boy name. Mohammed is primarily a boy name.