Walid vs Ahmed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walid

Boy #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"newborn child, newly born"

Origin: Arabic root w-l-d

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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Boy #689 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly commended"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Turkish South Asian African

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Walid Rank #4,802

Ahmed Rank #689

Ahmed is more popular, ranked #689 vs #4802 for Walid.

Is Walid or Ahmed more popular?

Ahmed is more popular, ranked #689 compared to Walid at #4802 in the United States.

What do Walid and Ahmed mean?

Walid means "newborn child, newly born" (Arabic root w-l-d origin). Ahmed means "praiseworthy, highly commended" (Arabic origin).

Are Walid and Ahmed boy or girl names?

Walid is primarily a boy name. Ahmed is primarily a boy name.