Abdel vs Narek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abdel

Boy #4,401 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worshipper, devotee"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,401
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Del, Abd

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Narek

Boy #4,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Narek, place of fire/pomegranate"

Origin: Armenian

Cultural Roots

Armenian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,232
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nare

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abdel Rank #4,401
Narek Rank #4,232

Narek is more popular, ranked #4232 vs #4401 for Abdel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdel ___

  • Abdel Rahman
  • Abdel Karim
  • Abdel Rahim
  • Abdel Aziz
  • Abdel Hakim
  • Abdel Latif

Narek ___

  • Narek Aram
  • Narek Armen
  • Narek Vahe
  • Narek Tigran
  • Narek Davit
  • Narek Hagop

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdel

Omar Hassan Fatima Amira Tariq

If you choose Narek

Ani Arev Armen Tamar Lusine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdel or Narek more popular?

Narek is more popular, ranked #4232 compared to Abdel at #4401 in the United States.

What do Abdel and Narek mean?

Abdel means "worshipper, devotee" (Arabic origin). Narek means "from Narek, place of fire/pomegranate" (Armenian origin).

Are Abdel and Narek boy or girl names?

Abdel is primarily a boy name. Narek is primarily a boy name.

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