Abdallah vs Anwar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anwar

Boy #2,881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"luminous, radiant, full of light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Egyptian Pakistani Malaysian Indonesian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,881
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Anw, Any, Anie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abdallah Rank #2,827
Anwar Rank #2,881

Abdallah is more popular, ranked #2827 vs #2881 for Anwar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdallah ___

  • Abdallah Mohammed
  • Abdallah Ahmad
  • Abdallah Karim
  • Abdallah Rashid
  • Abdallah Yusuf
  • Abdallah Hassan

Anwar ___

  • Anwar Ali
  • Anwar Hassan
  • Anwar Ibrahim
  • Anwar Khalid
  • Anwar Samir
  • Anwar Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdallah

Mohammed Fatima Ibrahim Khadija Omar

If you choose Anwar

Tariq Farid Leila Fatima Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdallah or Anwar more popular?

Abdallah is more popular, ranked #2827 compared to Anwar at #2881 in the United States.

What do Abdallah and Anwar mean?

Abdallah means "servant of God" (Arabic origin). Anwar means "luminous, radiant, full of light" (Arabic origin).

Are Abdallah and Anwar boy or girl names?

Abdallah is primarily a boy name. Anwar is primarily a boy name.

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