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Omar vs Muhammad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Muhammad

Boy #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#245
Total SSA Count
1,441
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Omar Rank #260
Muhammad Rank #245

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 vs #260 for Omar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omar or Muhammad more popular?

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 compared to Omar at #260 in the United States.

What do Omar and Muhammad mean?

Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin).

Are Omar and Muhammad boy or girl names?

Omar is primarily a boy name. Muhammad is primarily a boy name.

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