Abdallah vs Murad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murad

Boy #2,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"desired, wished for"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Persian South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,956
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mur, Muy, Muie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abdallah Rank #2,827
Murad Rank #2,956

Abdallah is more popular, ranked #2827 vs #2956 for Murad.

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

Murad ___

  • Murad Ali
  • Murad Hassan
  • Murad Ibrahim
  • Murad Kareem
  • Murad Tariq
  • Murad Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdallah

Mohammed Fatima Ibrahim Khadija Omar

If you choose Murad

Yasmin Layla Khalid Omar Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdallah or Murad more popular?

Abdallah is more popular, ranked #2827 compared to Murad at #2956 in the United States.

What do Abdallah and Murad mean?

Abdallah means "servant of God" (Arabic origin). Murad means "desired, wished for" (Arabic origin).

Are Abdallah and Murad boy or girl names?

Abdallah is primarily a boy name. Murad is primarily a boy name.

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