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Syed vs Abdul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abdul

Boy #1,818 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worshipper, devotee"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,818
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Syed Rank #1,634
Abdul Rank #1,818

Syed is more popular, ranked #1634 vs #1818 for Abdul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Syed or Abdul more popular?

Syed is more popular, ranked #1634 compared to Abdul at #1818 in the United States.

What do Syed and Abdul mean?

Syed means "master, lord, chief" (Arabic origin). Abdul means "worshipper, devotee" (Arabic origin).

Are Syed and Abdul boy or girl names?

Syed is primarily a boy name. Abdul is primarily a boy name.

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